Car washes hit with prohibition notices

TWO hand car washes in Westonsuper-Mare have been served with prohibition notices - after reports they were operating during lockdown.

Officers from North Somerset Council served the notices on the hand car washes in Locking Road and Winterstoke Road after reports they had been ‘operating sporadically’ despite the current restrictions.

Non-automated car washes are not currently allowed to operate during lockdown.

Officers will continue to monitor both sites to ensure the prohibition notices are complied with.

North Somerset Council’s deputy leader Councillor Mike Bell, said: “Non-automated car washes are not permitted to operate at the moment.

“Their irresponsible actions are putting their workers and customers at potential risk.

“People in North Somerset have been abiding by the lockdown restrictions and because of their efforts infection rates do seem to be falling.

“However, complacency is not an option and the serving of these prohibition notices serves as a reminder that we will take action if businesses are not complying with Coronavirus legislation.

“It may be tempting to open to make some money but there is lots of help available to businesses including grants or loans they might be able to access.

“These two businesses will be monitored to ensure they stay closed.

“Our job is to enforce the rules as set down by Government and we will follow up any information about other businesses who are open in contravention of current restrictions.”