TEMPERATURES are set to hit the mid-teens this weekend according the Met Office, however BCP Council has confirmed that the carparks will not be opening.

Government guidelines are still in place ordering people to stay home unless they are shopping for essential items like food, helping an elderly or vulnerable person, collecting medicine or travelling to and from work where it is absolute necessary.

The weekend is set for dry weather, with temperatures rising to 15 degrees on Sunday, which could tempt some people to visit the beach or other beauty spots along the south coast.

Cllr Lewis Allison, cabinet member for tourism said: “Usually we would welcome visitors to our beaches, however, current guidelines from the government to stay at home are very clear.

“People should follow the government guidelines and not make non-essential journeys at this time.”

Last weekend, Bournemouth beach and town centre were, apart from a few cyclists and walkers, very quiet as it was the first weekend since the lockdown imposed by Boris Johnson’s lockdown.

Police have been patrolling areas asking people why they are out and sending them home when necessary.