Coronavirus: All recycling centres in Derry and Strabane close to the public

Derry City and Strabane District Council took the decision after the Executive introduced new powers to enforce restrictions on movement on Saturday night.

"All 11 sites at Pennyburn, Strathfoyle, Claudy, Glendermott, Strathans Rd, Eglinton, Park, Donemana, Plumbridge, Killeen and Newtownstewart will be closed to the public from today Sunday, until further notice," the Council said.

Yesterday the Council announced cemeteries in the city and district would close to vehicles on Sunday until further notice.

The Council asked people to observer the new restrictions.

"Additional restrictions have been put into place at all Council cemeteries from today with access only for pedestrians, with a strong reminder that they should follow the Government instruction in relation to staying at home.

"The Council understands that families want to visit the graves of loved ones and appreciates that these measures are restrictive however they are necessary for the health and safety of our staff and the wider public and to allow us to implement social distancing measures.

"The Council continues to review all of its services on a daily basis to facilitate as best it can the provision of as many essential services as possible during this challenging period.

"The Council appreciates the support and understanding of the public as we continue to do this over the coming days and weeks," the Council said.

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