Abbey Fields tennis courts are to be closed as part of a number of changes to local facilities due to the third national lockdown

As a result of the new Covid-19 restrictions, Warwick District Council has closed a number of public facilities from Tuesday, January 5.

The amenities closed with immediate effect include:

• Football pitches and pavilions managed by the council

• Edmondscote Athletics Track and its gym and pavilion

• Skate parks

Whilst the district's parks, public toilets and children's playgrounds remain open, the council has suspended all exercise permits for group activities.

Other Council owned facilities including the Leisure Centres, Art Gallery and Museum and Spa Centre will remain closed.

Waste and recycling services will continue as normal, with a public health reminder that personal waste (such as used tissues, face coverings and disposable cleaning cloths) should be separated from other items and bagged securely before being placed in your external refuse bin. These items must not be put into your recycling containers.

Recycling crews will continue to be supported by additional waste collection vehicles where necessary, this means recycling is tipped into the back of this vehicle – these collections are sorted and recycled separately. The district's recycling centres will remain open for booked appointments.

During this time the council's housing team and partners in the voluntary sector will be renewing their efforts to ensure that anyone found sleeping rough is found a place to stay. They will also continue to provide support to those in temporary accommodation.

Following Tuesday's announcement by the chancellor, the council's finance and business support teams are on stand-by to process the new lockdown grants to be made available to businesses in retail, hospitality and leisure.

The Leader of Warwick District Council, Councillor Andrew Day said: "It's disappointing that we're once again having to go into a lockdown. The severity of the situation nationally and locally, requires that we continue to work together, taking what we've learnt from previous lockdowns and going the extra mile to save lives and protect the NHS.

"Despite these restrictions, we continue to benefit from living in an area with wonderful parks and open spaces for our daily exercise, giving us all opportunities for some respite from this necessary confinement.

"The council recognises that the latest restrictions will be a hammer-blow to many businesses and the most vulnerable in our community. We're responding to this by distributing further business grants and gearing up to assist our colleagues at Warwickshire County Council with new shielding arrangements."

Further information and updates on all Council Services and details of the support available to businesses can be found on the Warwick District Council Website.

Other services, not run by the district council do still remain available. Kenilworth library is open once again for click and collect and Cherry Orchard Recycling Centre is also available for appointments.