> ## Content Index
> Fetch the complete content index at: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further.

# Project helping businesses in Lichfield and Burntwood reopen safely after coronavirus closure
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/project-helping-businesses-in-lichfield-and-burntwood-reopen-safely-after-coronavirus-closure/
- Published: 2020-07-09T08:45:00.000Z
- Updated: 2020-07-08T18:43:06.000Z
- Description: Businesses in Lichfield and Burntwood are being supported to make sure premises are COVID-secure.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Business, News

Businesses in Lichfield and Burntwood are being supported to make sure premises are COVID-secure.

Lichfield District Council has appointed a part time information officer as part of the Reopening High Streets Safely project, which is funded by the European Regional Development Fund.

Tasmin Turner, who works for the council as a sports development officer, has been seconded into the position temporarily while the local authority recruits to the six-month role.

![Tasmin Turner](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e3/90/e390c3da-0866-4d2a-8ffe-ca4999d7ce1c/content/images/lichfieldlive-co-uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/tasmin-turner-temporary-information-officer.jpg)

Tasmin Turner

She has already started visiting shops to offer support and advice to make sure local businesses are able to operate in a safe environment for both their staff and customers.

> “I am really enjoying meeting retailers across the district.  
>  
> “They’ve all been positive about getting customers back into their stores safely and are eager to play their part.  
>  
> “I’m looking forward to meeting more business owners, and also helping our hospitality industry to get back up and running while being COVID-secure.”  
>  
> Tasmin Turner

As part of the role, Tasmin will be distributing #LoveLocal resource packs – including posters and floor stickers – to retailers and hospitality venues.

Cllr Liz Little, cabinet member for major projects and economic development, said:

> “I’m really grateful to Tasmin for taking on this temporary role while we recruit to the six-month position.  
>  
> “It means we can support even more businesses and make sure they have what they need to get back up and running safely.  
>  
> “This is such a challenging time, and I’d like to thank all our retailers for adapting to the changes so far and working with us to make sure the district works towards being COVID-secure.”  
>  
> Cllr Liz Little