Live Argyll facilities starting to reopen

Former council-run facilities operated by agency Live Argyll are slowly reopening under certain conditions.

In a statement issued on Friday July 10, a Live Argyll spokesperson gave an update on its ‘carefully planned phased approach’ to the reopening of facilities and services over the weeks and months ahead.

The spokesperson said: ‘We know that demand will be high, and we are eager to get back to doing what we do best and serving our customers and visitors alike.

This is, however, a highly complex planning exercise given reduced capacity of our facilities due to physical distancing restrictions, enhanced cleaning regimes, staff welfare and training considerations and detailed national guidance from multiple sectors that must be followed. As a result, the way we operate our venues will be very different from before. The health and wellbeing of our customers and staff remains our most pressing priority.

Outdoor sports pitches can now be hired for children’s organised groups only under revised hirer terms.

Libraries, archives and museums could have reopen from July 15, but further guidance is awaited, so libraries will remain closed for the moment. Indoor gyms, fitness and swimming pools remain closed, subject to government review on July 30.

Events and community venues and indoor school lets remain closed awaiting further guidance.

Active Schools and sports development activities will restart in the new school term on a phased basis, in line with guidance.