Agenda item

Director of Open Spaces to be heard.

Members received an update of the Head of Tower Bridge and Monument relative to the impact of COVID-19 on Tower Bridge. It was reported that Tower Bridge closed in March, and an online offering was made available to the public, including digital educational resources. This new digital approach would remain available. Tower Bridge had implemented Responsible Recovery, aiming to attract a local audience, and Responsible Reopening, implementing safe and practical measures such as clearly outlined visible traffic routes, hand sanitiser, cashless transactions and Perspex screens.

The Bridge reopened to the public on 4 July as part of a ‘soft launch’, welcoming 270 visitors over 2 days, with a high number of locals taking-up the community ticket offer and positive visitor response to the measures in place for safe operation. Visitors commented on being grateful and emotional to have the opportunity to visit and experience culture and heritage following lockdown. 

RESOLVED, that – the update be received.