LANDLORDS are demanding that they should be allowed to reopen in line with non-essential shops as lockdown is relaxed. The hospitality industry was one of the last to be allowed to reopen after the first lockdown and with the Government set to announce the roadmap out of lockdown next week, pub bosses have said they need to be allowed to reopen or be given extra support while they remain closed. It has been reported that pubs may be allowed to reopen in April, but only serve customers outdoors. The British Beer and Pub Association said that it believes in Blackburn and Darwen 68 pubs out of the borough's 113 will remain closed if outdoor service only is permitted at pubs from April.