St Annes barbers fined £1,000 for lockdown trading

Fylde Council has confirmed it served a prohibition closure notice on Mavricks Barbers of St Albans Road.

A council spokesman said: "Following complaints alleging that the shop was open with a booking system via Facebook, the Council witnessed clientele entering the premises to use the facilities.

"The proprietor has also been issued with a £1000 fixed penalty notice.

"The public should be aware that they also could be fined £200 for visiting any premises required to close under the lockdown.

"You can find out what you can and can't do during lockdown at www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home

"If anyone is concerned about a business, they can report them online so that we can offer them support and advice in the current situation at https://crowd.in/3JZKhg.

"The message is Stay home. Support the NHS. Save lives.”

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