Anyone planning a visit to the East Anglian countryside during the bank holiday weekend has been urged to “act responsibly” by rural business leaders.
The easing of some lockdown restrictions ahead of a warm bank holiday weekend has prompted concerns over thousands of people potentially heading out for the solace of the region’s rural beauty spots.
Cath Crowther, East regional director for the Country Land and Business Association (CLA), said: “We fully recognise that the nation will want to make the most of our beautiful countryside following lockdown restrictions being eased slightly.
“Those using the countryside should, especially under current circumstances, be conscious that it is also a place of work where the land, livestock, machinery, wildlife and environment must be respected.
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“We are also calling on the public to be pragmatic and avoid hot-spot tourist areas that are particularly busy this time of year. It’s important that we all act responsibly and check car parks, for example, are open before travelling.”
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