Staffordshire County Council's country park car parks reopening as lockdown eases
Car parks at Staffordshire County Council’s country parks will begin a phased reopening today.
The move follows the Government’s updated guidance on exercising and staying safe during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Cannock Chase car parks at the White House, Penkridge Bank, the Brindley Heath car parks, Coppice Hill, Chase Road Corner, Chase Vista, Anson’s Bank, Aspens and informal parking at triangle by visitor centre - but not the main car park - will open over the course of today and tomorrow.
Other car parks at Marquis Drive pay and display, Milford Common, Punch Bowl and Seven Springs remain closed at present and will open in due course.
Car parks at Staffordshire County Council’s country parks at Chasewater, Apedale, Greenway Bank and Deep Hayes, will also reopen through the course of tomorrow.
Gill Heath, Staffordshire County Council’s cabinet member for communities, said: "Now that the Government’s guidance about exercise and travel has been updated we are keen to help people visit our country parks and enjoy our beautiful countryside, but they should still follow the rules regarding social distancing and staying alert to the risk of passing the virus on.
"It will be a phased reopening of the car parks and people can check the latest details on our social media accounts or via the county council’s website.”
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Toilets will remain closed until additional hygiene and social distancing arrangements have been put in place and visitors should plan accordingly.
Visitors are asked to keep dogs on leads to help observe social distancing rules and not to have barbecues, light fires, or dispose of cigarettes carelessly as there remains a strong risk to people, property and wildlife from fire.
Visitor centres and children’s playgrounds will remain closed for the time being.
