County council bosses thank people for lockdown patience

* County Hall in Ruthin.

Denbighshire County Council’s cabinet is thanking residents for their patience during the coronavirus outbreak and for staying at home.

Cllr Hugh Evans OBE, Leader of Denbighshire County Council, said: “As Leader of the Council and on behalf of the cabinet here in Denbighshire I would like to thank residents county-wide for their patience at this time and for abiding by the lockdown procedures that have been set.

“We appreciate the efforts of our residents and understand it is a difficult time for everyone. The vast majority of people have been staying home and abiding by the rules.

“It seems from a national perspective that social distancing and staying at home is having an impact on the spread of the virus, saving lives and supporting frontline workers everywhere.

“As a cabinet we would please ask our residents to continue to adhere to these rules, remained determined in their efforts and to stay home over the coming weeks until we receive an alternative approach from national governments.

"As a council we have been working hard to ensure we are managing the situation and adapting our services to support our residents.

“Depending on the position of the virus and its impact on the region, discussions will be starting in due course around recovery, but in the meantime thank you for patience and stay safe.”

The statement was issued on behalf of cabinet members councillors Hugh Evans, Richard Mainon, Mark Young, Huw Hilditch-Roberts, Brian Jones, Tony Thomas, Julian Thompson-Hill and Bobby Feeley.