Some residents seem to be ignoring the fact that Warminster’s skatepark in the Lake Pleasure Grounds is closed, in line with Government’s guidelines.
The town council said ‘ongoing issues at the park have resulted in police patrols and warnings to young people and parents, and those who continue to flout the rules and use the facility risk police enforcement action’.
Warminster Town Council has received CCTV reports from the public and police about continued use of the skatepark.
Town Clerk, Fiona Fox, said: “This is in direct contravention of the Government’s Covid-19 rules and is happening despite the installation of barriers, notices and a press release stating that the skatepark is closed.
“Please, stop using the facility. We share the frustration of not being able to use the skatepark, but consider the risk of catching or spreading Covid-19 to your family and friends.
“We urge you to go to the gov.uk website to remind yourself of the rules, and to take personal responsibility.”
Kevin Harmsworth, from Warminster Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “Our policy is to engage first and communicate with our communities about the lockdown rules, but we will move to enforcement if we are faced with repeated and deliberate breaches.
“Please could everyone remember the importance of the current restrictions and the fact that they are to help stop the spread of Covid-19 and ultimately save lives.”