Covid marshals to remain on streets throughout the summer

MARSHALS who have worked in the Bath area during lockdown will continue to be out and about over the summer as the council encourages caution following the lifting of restrictions.

In Bath and North East Somerset, coronavirus infection rates are currently at 736 cases per 100,000 population.

During the pandemic a team of Covid safety officers were out on the streets to encourage social distancing and explain the guidance.

A small team has been retained and the six B&NES Council marshals will be in the city centre, parks and in Keynsham and Midsomer Norton working alongside the police.

The marshals, dressed in high visibility jackets, will be on hand to provide support and guidance to residents and businesses and to reassure and give confidence to visitors as more people return over the summer.

They will be supporting the council’s cleansing teams by providing bags and encouraging people to take their litter home with them.

They will also manage the entrance barriers to Cheap Street and York Street and will be able to direct people to the Burton Street testing site and pop-up vaccination sites.

Cllr Dine Romero, cabinet member for children, young people, communities and culture at B&NES, said: “We are taking a cautious approach in Bath and North East Somerset and that includes continuing to wear face coverings in our buildings to help protect the public.

“The marshals will be a visual reminder that Covid is still with us and will help to keep everyone safe”.

The team of marshals will be retained throughout the summer.