Braintree Council urge residents to follow Covid rules over Easter weekend

The council released some guidance ahead of the weekend after restrictions were eased on Monday.

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Country parks and gardens are likely to see a rise in visitors this weekend and the council want to remind residents to keep safe:

• Follow the rule of 6 outside or meet as two full households
• Parks are likely to be busy so please try to avoid peaks if possible. Busiest times tend to be between 11am and 1.30pm
• Do social distance of 2m. Be respectful of others in areas such as car parks, narrow paths, toilets, and other indoor areas
• Enjoy a takeaway where cafes are open, but please wear a face mask when using any of the indoor facilities (including toilets)
• Bring and use hand sanitiser before and after enjoying the children’s play equipment
• You are welcome to picnic, but BBQs are strictly not allowed at any of the Essex Country parks
• Please don’t litter – take your rubbish home with you if there is nowhere else for it to go
• Always keep dogs under control and clear up after them
• Follow the rule of 6 outside or meet as two full households
• Parks are likely to be busy so please try to avoid peaks if possible. Busiest times tend to be between 11am and 1.30pm
• Do social distance of 2m. Be respectful of others in areas such as car parks, narrow paths, toilets, and other indoor areas
• Enjoy a takeaway where cafes are open, but please wear a face mask when using any of the indoor facilities (including toilets)
• Bring and use hand sanitiser before and after enjoying the children’s play equipment
• You are welcome to picnic, but BBQs are strictly not allowed at any of the Essex Country parks
• Please don’t litter – take your rubbish home with you if there is nowhere else for it to go
• Always keep dogs under control and clear up after them