Council remind Peterborough residents to continue social distancing in the snow

The reminder comes as the city was covered in a blanket of snow on Sunday (January 24) for the first time in many years.

Given the current lockdown, the snow was seen by many as a welcome pick me up with children rushing out to build snowmen and adults taking long walks posting pictures of the snowy scenes they encountered.

The Peterborough Telegraph encountered numerous people enjoying the weather yesterday and all doing so in a socially-distanced fashion.

The council has moved to clarify that is the way it must remain and has reminded people that they must stay at home as much as possible.

A Peterborough City Council spokesperson said: “With the easily-caught version of coronavirus spreading across the country, it’s more important than ever that we all stay at home as much as possible.

“It is against the law to meet socially with family or friends outside unless they are part of your household or support bubble.

“You can only leave your home to exercise, and not for the purpose of recreation or leisure.

“This should be limited to once per day, and you should not travel outside your local area.”