Vehicular access now permitted in all council cemeteries

All cemeteries in Mid and East Antrim will be open for pedestrian and vehicular access from today in order to accommodate visitors with mobility issues.
All cemeteries in Mid and East Antrim will be open for pedestrian and vehicular access from today.All cemeteries in Mid and East Antrim will be open for pedestrian and vehicular access from today.
All cemeteries in Mid and East Antrim will be open for pedestrian and vehicular access from today.

Vehicles had been permitted at the four main cemeteries between 9am and 10am each day; however, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has agreed to allow the additional access to provide more flexibility to those with a disability.

"We ask visitors to be aware that social distancing rules will continue to apply within the grounds and cemeteries will be closed to all access 15 minutes before a funeral," a statement from the local authority read.

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"Council has reviewed its position to ensure that everyone is afforded reasonable access to a cemetery to visit a loved one.

"We would like to thank our citizens for their continued adherence to social distancing guidelines in order to protect our staff and all those using the grounds."

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