Local elections will go ahead in May, and outdoor sport and socialising are set to be among the first activities to be allowed after schools return next month, The Times has learnt.
Boris Johnson’s plans for a release from lockdown in the spring will prioritise open-air contact and set out dates for the opening of retail and then hospitality after pupils return to classrooms.
Outdoor activity is likely to be permitted first in each phase. Team and individual sports such as golf and tennis, along with limited social gatherings outside, would therefore be possible within weeks of a planned return of schools from March 8.
Outside markets are likely to be allowed to open before high street shops, and al-fresco dining before eating indoors. Government
