DerbyshireLive reports. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced earlier this year he would create an army of Covid marshals to help enforce the rules in town and city centres across the country.But the plan was widely mocked, with critics claiming the marshals would be the ‘worst kind of busybodies’ snooping around neighbourhoods.Councillor Paul Lobley said they would help “support” businesses in the borough, which covers Ripley, to comply with coronavirus regulations.Government guidance says marshals cannot enforce regulations, but can work closely with the council and police to report breaches.They can explain to residents what the rules are and how to follow them.The marshals started this week and will patrol from Monday to Friday, 9am to.