Issue details
Head of Steam – Changes to Government restrictions from 19 July 2021
To make the following changes to the measures
currently in place and to review safe systems of work in light of
the changes to Government restrictions effective from 19 July
2021.
- Opening hours to remain the same.
- To restrict large gatherings inside the museum over the summer,
e.g.
private hires. Where possible these will be outside.
- Booking system for visits to the museum will remain, although the
number of people allowed to book within a 15-minute slot will be
increased from 6 to 12 (this will still restrict numbers to the
venue but will be much reduced from normal capacity).
- Visitors will still be asked to scan the Track and Trace QR code
on arrival and wear a mask when moving around the building. When
booking, the main contact will still need to supply a name, contact
number and email address.
- The one-way system will remain around the building (usual
direction of travel). Social distancing to be encouraged but not
enforced.
- All staff to continue to follow safe system of work and will wear
masks, sanitise hands and keep a distance when working on
site.
- A screen to remain at reception to protect staff. Masks will be
worn when two members of staff are present but could be removed
behind screen when working alone.
- All events to be planned for delivery outside and will only move
indoors as a wet weather option.
- Regular cleaning and sanitising of touch points will remain in
place.
- Volunteering at the museum will not be allowed until after the
summer period.
- Procedures to be reviewed again at the end of summer with the
plan to remove the booking system as move into autumn period.
Financial/staffing/health & safety (incl virus transmission
risks)/service delivery impacts/other risks and impacts
considered
Service to be available as detailed above.
Safe systems of work in place as agreed with Health & Safety
and Public Health
Equality Impacts - consider separate impact assessment where
appropriate
None
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/07/2021
Decision due: 19 Jul 2021 by Assistant Director Community Services
Contact: Email: [email protected].
Consultation process
Group Director of Services
Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Local Services
Decisions