Advice for businesses

We understand that if you run a business in the city, the COVID-19 situation is likely to be very concerning. Get practical reopening advice and guidance based on government guidelines.

Reopening your business

Businesses that can reopen will need to follow the guidelines for keeping workers and clients safe during Covid-19 in close contact services.

All business will be expected to:

• Undertake a risk assessment (a template can be downloaded at the bottom of this page)
• Implement safety measures to keep staff and customers safe

Go to our general public safety information page.

Find out how to make your workplace COVID-secure

GOV.UK has 14 guides which cover a range of different types of work and businesses. You can find the guide appropriate for your business using the link below:

• Working safely during covid-19

Food businesses

• For further advice on social distancing (food businesses), send us an email at food@leicester.gov.uk.
• General food hygiene information can be found on our food hygiene and safety page.

Licensed premises

You will need a licence from us if you want to provide alcohol, entertainment or late-night refreshment in the city. It is an offence to carry out these activities without authorisation. Use the following links to find out more:

• Premises licences
• Temporary event notices

Street cafes

To support local businesses there is an addition of temporary street cafe licence which will enable you to provide outdoor seating on public highway, in line with our terms and conditions. This process is regulated under the Business and Planning Act 2020. Use the following links to find out more:

• Street cafe licensing
• Temporary street cafe licence

Taxis

For guidance and changes for taxis, use the links below to find out more:

• Taxi licensing
• Licensing services changes due to COVID-19

Close contact services

We have put together the following advice for businesses who provide close contact services including hairdressers, barbers, beauticians, tattooists, sports and massage therapists etc.

Further guidance can also be found at:

• Health and Safety Executive (HSE) - managing risks and risk assessment at work
• GOV.UK - full guidance

If you need any further advice, please contact the Public Safety Team by email: c19business@leicester.gov.uk.

Downloadable materials

You can find downloadable materials below.