Extending longer Sunday trading hours at large stores endorsed

By The Newsroom
Published 11th Dec 2020, 12:52 BST
Shoppers in Derry’s city centre. FIle picture. Photo: George Sweeney DER2047GS - 003Shoppers in Derry’s city centre. FIle picture. Photo: George Sweeney DER2047GS - 003
Shoppers in Derry’s city centre. FIle picture. Photo: George Sweeney DER2047GS - 003
Councillors in Derry & Strabane have supported a recommendation for a temporary extension of extended opening hours by large shops on a Sunday.
The temporary extension of hours will see large shops able to open between 10am to 6pm.

Councillors in Derry & Strabane have supported a recommendation for a temporary extension of extended opening hours by large shops on a Sunday.
The temporary extension of hours will see large shops able to open between 10am to 6pm.

There will also be additional managed opening hours for key workers and vulnerable shoppers (where required), while the coronavirus pandemic is in place.

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The matter was raised at the recent Health and Community meeting of Derry City and Strabane District Council.

Backing the move, Sperrin Independent Councillor Paul Gallagher said: “There’s a lot of jobs and job security in jeopardy because of the lockdowns so I think we should support this.”

Sinn Féin Councillor Ruairi McHugh proposed the recommendation, which was seconded by SDLP Councillor Sean Mooney.

The recommendation will now go to Derry City & Strabane District Council’s Full Council meeting on December 17 to be ratified.

By Gillian Anderson

Local Democracy Reporter

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