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Blaenau Gwent council re-opening some parks
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Blaenau Gwent council says it will re-open five of its nine parks on Wednesday following the easing of Welsh Government restrictions on exercise and outdoor activity.
The parks re-opening are Parc Bryn Bach in Tredegar, Bedwellty Park in Tredegar, Llanhilleth Park, Abertillery Park and Ebbw Vale Welfare Park.
However, children’s play areas within the parks will remain closed.
Councillor Joanna Wilkins, cabinet member for the environment, said: “We have made the decision to re-open some of our parks where we are able to safely fence off any children’s play facilities.
“We would of course remind residents to continue to adhere to the two-metre social-distancing rule and follow the hygiene advice provided by Public Health Wales.”
At the weekend, neighbouring Caerphilly council re-opened its country parks - Parc Cwm Darran, Parc Penallta, Bargoed Woodland Park, Pen y Fan Park and Sirhowy Valley Country Park.
Copyright: JaggeryImage caption: Bedwellty Park is one of the parks re-opening on Wednesday By Alex Jennings & Anna Palmer
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