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The Prime Minister has announced new national restrictions in England.
From Thursday 5 November, everyone must stay at home, and may leave only for a limited set of reasons. These include:
- For education
- For work, if you cannot work from home
- For exercise and recreation outdoors with your household, support bubble or on your own with one person from another household
- For all medical reasons, appointments and to escape injury or harm
- To shop for food and essentials
- To provide care for vulnerable people or as a carer.
Non-essential shops, leisure and entertainment venues will be closed. Click and collect services can continue and essential shops, including supermarkets, will remain open. Pubs, bars, restaurants must close, except for takeaway and delivery services.
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, known as the furlough scheme, will remain open until December, with employees receiving 80 per cent of their current salary for hours not worked, up to a maximum of £2,500.
Guidance for the new measures is available as well as details of the extended furlough scheme and other economic support.
The council's website is also being updated with information on help available to residents and businesses for the duration of the lockdown.
Town Hall - The Town Hall will shut from 4pm on Tuesday 3 November until further notice.
Please use MyCrawley to access many of the council's services or call
01293 438000.
K2 Crawley and Bewbush Centre Gym - Will close from 10pm on Wednesday 4 November.
The Hawth - Will close from 10pm on Wednesday 4 November.
Community Centres - All community centres are closed except for pre-existing bookings by pre-school groups and creches.
Tilgate Nature Centre - Will close at 4pm on Wednesday 4 November.
Public toilets - Will close except those next to the car park at Tilgate Park. All toilets will remain accessible to people with a Radar Key.
Tennis courts and multi-use games areas - Will close from 6pm on Wednesday 4 November.
Skate park and BMX track - Will close from Wednesday 4 November.
Employ Crawley Youth Hub - Will continue to operate with virtual appointments. To arrange an appointment call 07814 903871 / 07909 730956 or email
Further information, guidance and details of financial support will be issued as it's received from the government and local support groups and organisations. Please visit the website or our social media channels.
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