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There is a problem with closing the car parks for the more vulnerable of us out there, particularly if online shopping is going to become more difficult. I'm in the at risk category and am not well enough and live to far from any of the supermarkets to walk and then carry the shopping home. Using public transport is not safe for me so I may have to drive to shop. There are probably many of us in the same situation.

Whilst it may seem like a good idea have you considered how people will get their shopping on buses.


Buses these days just have enough space to get your knees in and no other room.


Most people now have a trolly to shop, get large prams on the bus and that is it. No room. Over crowding and passing on the virus.


It comes down to stop stock piling.

I love seeing people walking back (in this case Savacentre) with massive bags, wheelie thingies and the like. It's a bit sad actually and chances are if they are without a car then they probably need to buy a little more. Hardly filling their car boot, and unlikely to have a garage or shed to hoard. Sorry I've done full circle on this one, teaches me to tar everyone with the same brush. I enjoy shopping at Lidl too, but even there (and with only space for half a dozen cars) the queues put me off today. So no fresh bread/pastries for me today (Lidl have the finest bakery). I gave up the big shop months ago and enjoy (or did enjoy) shopping by bike.

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