A new initiative is asking businesses and members of the public to support the city centre, safely, by taking the Preston Pledge.

Preston Business Improvement District (BID), Shop Preston and Preston at Night are behind the scheme.

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Mark Whittle, Director of Membership Service/Preston BID Manager, said: “Preston remains open for business.

“With further restrictions around the mixing of households having been put in place for Preston, we are acutely aware that the priority for all needs to be safety.

“Shops, restaurants, bars and service businesses remain open, with measures in place – we are asking businesses and visitors to continue working in close partnership to push back the virus.”

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The Pledge lists eight commitments from businesses including “We will clean and sanitise our premises thoroughly” and “We will continue to offer you a warm welcome and a safe experience”.

In return the six business requests to members of the public include “We ask you to wear a face covering on public transport, in shops and enclosed spaces” and “We ask you NOT to mix with members of other households, including in the city centre”.

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View the full list of commitments and requests at PrestonPledge.co.uk.

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