A council has said they are exploring options for when lockdown restrictions are eased further.

Maldon District Council are looking at ways they will be able to operate Maldon High Street and help businesses re-open for when the next stage of lockdown is announced by the Government.

However no plans are fixed at the current point in time.

Cllr Adrian Fluker, Leader of Maldon District Council, said; "The Council has been looking at the Government guidance on the safe operation of High Streets in order to help the businesses re-open, and we are exploring a whole range of options.

"However, this is a complex matter involving the County Council as the highways authority, and a number of stakeholders, but no firm plans exist at this current time.

"The Council recognises the challenges that the businesses will face in order to re-open and we are keen to find a solution which the County Council as the highways authority can deliver and one which works for the vast majority of the stakeholders.

"We will be discussing any proposals with the District Council Ward Members and Maldon Town Council as plans develop."