A PUB near Monmouth could be closed for breaching coronavirus rules.
The Somerset Arms on Mitchel Troy Road in Dingestow has been handed an improvement notice by the county council after Gwent Police visited on April 30.
According to the improvement notice, Gwent Police witnessed around 20 customers “inside the premises sat at tables drinking during Covid level three where inside hospitality is closed”.
MORE NEWS:
- Historic property set to go on the market
- Senedd Election 2021: Candidates in Newport, Monmouth
- Machen mountain fire: Residents raise money for firefighters
Other coronavirus regulation breaches included no floor markings for customers when queuing outside, no signs on the toilets stating only one customer at a time and no sign informing customers to remain seated at tables outside.
The Somerset Arms has until tomorrow (May 7) to make the necessary changes before facing a reinspection.
At this point either the improvement notice will be dropped, or further action could be taken, including closing the premises.
Under Welsh Government legislation, Monmouthshire County Council has the power to issue improvement and closure notices to businesses failing to comply with Coronavirus regulations.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel