Thankfully, we saw a different Easter weekend this year to the first national lockdown of 2020. Visitors returned to the Beacons, holiday accommodation across Brecon and Radnorshire reopened, we saw the return of motor homes on our roads, and the next step saw non-essential retail open. These businesses will now need all our support to give them the best possible chance to recover from this crisis. As we reopen, and welcome more visitors we must also encourage the responsible enjoyment of our area. The last thing anyone wants to see are cars parked in irresponsible places, litter left in our beauty spots or sheep worried by dogs not on leads. While I will be doing my best to promote Brecon and Radnorshire as a destination, I am also committed to raising awareness of the newly updated Countryside Code. People of all ages and backgrounds should be able to enjoy the health and wellbeing benefits that nature offers, but it is incredibly important that it is given the respect it deserves.
Throughout the pandemic I have met with individuals and businesses from across Brecon and Radnorshire, so I am under no illusions that we still face immense challenges in the months ahead and I will continue to present their concerns to the UK and to the Welsh Government and new Senedd representative for Brecon and Radnorshire following the election on May 6th.
Priority must remain for us to all be responsible, plan ahead when leaving home, follow local guidelines, and respect those around us.
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