Social club in Wigan shut for not following Covid-19 guidelines

A direction notice ordering it to shut its doors from midday on Friday September 4 was served on the Northumberland Street social club.

That followed a visit by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) on Saturday August 29.

The closure will be reviewed within seven days and a decision made on whether or not the premises will be allowed to reopen.

Coun Paul Prescott, cabinet member for planning and environmental services at Wigan Council, said: “The latest closure acts a stern reminder to bars and pubs across the borough that Wigan Council won’t hesitate to close venues which show a complete disregard to protecting the public.

“While restrictions in the borough eased last week, this is not a time to get complacent and we must all continue to abide by the rules so we don’t undo all the good work of the previous months in keeping the infection rates low.

“I would like to once again thank the vast majority of businesses in Wigan borough that are respecting the guidelines and acting responsibly.”

New powers under Covid-19 regulations that came into force in the middle of July, allow councils to shut down businesses who fail to take steps to protect the public and staff from the spread of the coronavirus.

Residents can report other businesses in breach of the guidelines by emailing [email protected]