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Being safe and staying local this half-term

Published: 21/10/2020

As half term approaches and following the First Minister’s announcement of a national ‘fire-break’ to help slow down the spread of the Covi-19 virus, we remind residents that, although parks and play areas will remain open, we must not travel by car to visit them.

Please refer to the special set of Frequently Asked Questions on the Welsh Government website as a guide to what you can and cannot do during this period gov.wales/coronavirus-circuit-break-frequently-asked-questions.

We would like to remind everyone to stay safe while out and about.  After a number of incidents and injuries this summer, particularly at Wepre Park, where emergency services had to be called, please be  prepared and wear the correct equipment.

This half term, enjoy and respect our natural environment, but be responsible and look after you and yours by:

• Being prepared and planning ahead
• Wearing footwear suitable for the terrain  
• Dressing for the weather
• Checking where you are going is open and accessible
• Remembering to physically or socially distance
• Taking your litter home
• Being a responsible dog owner
• Following the countryside code

Flintshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Streetscene and Countryside, Councillor Carolyn Thomas, said: 

"We want local residents to continue to enjoy our local green spaces, which are a delight as the seasons change, safely.  Please help everyone by cooperating, follow the rules and regulations and stay safe, stay local.”