All Douglas Council public buildings have been closed to the public until further notice.

It's a move aimed at containing the spread of Covid-19 and protecting customers and staff.

In the meantime, the council says it is making every effort to maintain essential services as far as practicable.

Domestic household refuse collections are currently operating as normally as possible.

But the kerbside collection service is suspended.

Items for recycling can still be taken to the Eastern Household Recycling Centre where a queuing system is now operating to limit the number of users at any one time and to comply with social distancing guidelines.

The public is reminded that although the centre remains open, the re-use shed is closed.

Noble’s Park remains open for exercise (including the dog-exercising spaces). Visitor are urged to follow the government’s two-metre social distancing advice.

The Splash Zone in Noble’s Park will not be re-opening for the summer season until further notice.

All council play areas are closed.For urgent only housing inquiries, call 696435.For housing payment queries (including paying by debit card), call 696344.The regular Douglas town hall number – 696300 – is still operational for general inquiries.