A COUNCIL has revealed it will be closing selected car parks to discourage tourists from visiting.

Allerdale Council says it is fully supportive of efforts by partners in Cumbria to stop visitors coming to the area to avoid extra pressure on the NHS and policing services in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

A spokesman for the council said: “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 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.”