Therefore we shall be closing selected car parks in Keswick over the coming weekend. These will be Lakeside and Central car parks. The message is clear: Please do not visit. Stay at home and protect the NHS.

We announced yesterday that our car parks would be free for those who are leading efforts to tackle the coronavirus, such as NHS workers and local volunteers. This move also helps local residents making essential journeys for food and medicine. They also remain open for local residents and permit holders who live nearby and use them to park near their homes. Our car parks should not be used by anyone else at this time.