Falkirk’s Howgate remains open – but keep your distance

In line with government guidelines, it is currently only open for access to essential stores from 10am to 5pm – although the Post Office is from 10am till 3pm.

The following stores will remain open until further notice: Boots, Wilko, Superdrug, Post Office, Sutherland’s Fruit & Veg, Bodycare and Poundland.

Access to these stores is from the Falkirk’s High Street or the Pleasance.

The multi-storey car park remains closed.

The Howgate team are urging those who do have to enter the centre to ensure that they keep the required two metres distance from others.

Margaret Foy, the centre’s marketing manager said: “The Howgate sits at the heart of our community and provides access to vital services such as pharmacies, Post Office and food stores. As many of these essential services can only be reached through the centre, we will ensure all our visitors are able to access the services they need whilst supporting those retailers who need to stay open.

“A small number of the team will be on hand to make sure our centre remains a clean and safe place to visit. We would like to thank our fantastic team at the Howgate who are working very hard in very challenging circumstances, to support our retailers, serve our communities and take care of one another.

“We will continue to follow government advice and we are grateful for your patience and understanding in these challenging times and will continue to communicate with your regularly.

“We wish to remind customers of social distancing at this time and ask you to respect the two metre distance between other people whilst visiting the centre.”

People are urged to check https://www.howgateshoppingcentre.co.uk/ or call 01324 631985 for latest details before visiting the centre.