Package-Free Larder resumes Southsea shop refurbishment after plans were put on hold due to coronavirus
The Package-Free Larder, which had secured a permanent premises on Elm Grove in Southsea after securing £44,000 through crowdfunding earlier this year, had to put refurbishment plans on hold after social distancing guidelines meant workers could no longer get into the shop.
But during the last few weeks, the team of eight volunteers has been reviewing government guidance relating to safe working practices of tradespeople.
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Hide AdAs the shop is currently empty, the contracted tradespeople are able to enter in order to complete their specialist work.
To ensure everyone’s safety, the shop is being thoroughly cleaned-down between visits.
The shop was due to open the doors to its permanent storefront in April.
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