Two Londis stores are among four places in Monmouthshire that could be closed after failing to abide by coronavirus regulations.
Londis stores in Abergavenny and Gilwern, Goldwire Store in Monmouth and Kotch Kebab in Abergavenny have all been handed improvement notices for failing to follow Welsh Government coronavirus rules.
The Londis on Rother Avenue in Abergavenny and one on Main Road in Gilwern were each handed an improvement notice on January 29 after an enforcement officer found that the stores had no relevant coronavirus risk assessment.
The stores were also found to have no signage at the entrance for social distancing and no social distancing requirements between staff and customers. The Abergavenny store was found to have no signage at the entrance for maximum capacity.
The owner of both stores, Becks Yaman, said he had been working tirelessly in the coronavirus pandemic to keep people safe.
Mr Yaman said: “I have worked hard for the local community and to keep the business going during the pandemic.
“I was not around at the time of inspection but have spoken to the council about it.”
Kotch Kebab on Cross Street was also handed an improvement notice on January 29.
The enforcement officer found that there was no signage for social distancing or face coverings, too many customers were seen inside the premises not social distancing correctly and no face coverings were worn by staff who were working within one metre of customers.
Goldwire Stores on Goldwire Lane was handed an improvement notice this morning (February 1). The officer found there was no hand sanitiser for customers to use, no signage for social distancing in the store or at the entrance and no signage for face masks to be worn.
Those inspected on January 29 have until February 5 to make the necessary changes, while Goldwire Stores has until February 8.
A second inspection will take place after time has been given to implement changes, at which point either the improvement notice is dropped, or further action is necessary.
Monmouthshire council has the option to issue a closure notice if the venue fails to comply with rules after being issued with an improvement notice.
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