Lincolnshire and Newark react to the easing of Coronavirus restrictions.

They've been differing views.

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Author: Andy MarshPublished 19th Jul 2021

There's been a mixed reaction across Lincolnshire and Newark to the lifting of most restrictions.

Concerns have been raised by the Federation of Small Businesses' branch in North East Lincolnshire.

Claire Redding from the branch says she has a real worry companies are going to be impacted by staff having to isolate after being "pinged" by the NHS app.

She says many staff are really concerned that if case numbers continue to rise restrictions would return.

That would have a huge impact on local firms.

She describes the effect of coronavirus on her members as "immeasurable".

Meanwhile the shopworkers union USDAW in Lincolnshire also believe we might be "opening up" too early.

We spoke to local rep David Woolley who works in a Skegness supermarket.

He also fears the impact of rising cases and hopes that many people will choose to still wear a face mask in shops.

However a nightclub owner in Lincoln was more optimistic.

Jason Reed owns the Scene.

He says it's vital they get back to businesses.

However he's stressing safety measures will still be in place.

The Government says because of school holidays and the summer weather now is the best time to reopen despite the increase in case numbers.