Weston businesses are hoping for a spending spree on April 12. - Credit: Archant Weston businesses are optimistic that a summer spending spree is imminent ahead of the reopening of non-essential retail stores on April 12. In accordance with the UK Government's lockdown roadmap, non-essential stores will be allowed to resume trading from Monday but 'should only be visited alone or with household groups'. A recent survey carried out by the Mercury suggested the majority of residents were eager to visit the town's high street and this sentiment is shared by North Somerset Council's executive member for the economy. Cllr Mark Canniford said: "The council is offering as much support as it can for businesses to have a successful reopening and will help with licensing for outdoor seating and other arrangements.