Lockdown information for Tilgate Park, public toilets and Crawley Borough Council services

Crawley Borough Council buildings and services will close or operate differently during the second national lockdown.
Street food market in Queens Square, Crawley cancelled. Crawley town centre very quiet due to corona virus. Pics Steve Robards SR2003201 SUS-200322-171327001Street food market in Queens Square, Crawley cancelled. Crawley town centre very quiet due to corona virus. Pics Steve Robards SR2003201 SUS-200322-171327001
Street food market in Queens Square, Crawley cancelled. Crawley town centre very quiet due to corona virus. Pics Steve Robards SR2003201 SUS-200322-171327001

The lockdown begins on Thursday (November 5) and the council has today outlined how services will operate.

The town hall closed at 4pm today (Tuesday, November 3). Despite this, services will continue to operate and the council will provide additional services for vulnerable residents and distribute the latest round of grants to local businesses.

Other changes include:

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K2 Crawley and the Bewbush Centre Gym will close at 10pm on Wednesday (November 4).

Tilgate Nature Centre will close at 4pm on Wednesday (November 4).

Community centres will close from 6pm on Wednesday (November 4) except for those where pre-schools and crèches are in operation.

The Hawth will close at 10pm on Wednesday (November 4).

The Employ Crawley Youth Hub will continue to operate with virtual appointments. To arrange an appointment call 07814 903871 or 07909 730956 or email [email protected].

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All public toilets will close except the toilets 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 area will close from 6pm on Wednesday (November 4).

Waste, recycling and garden waste collections will continue as normal. Pest control and housing repairs will continue as they have over the past few months. All council play areas and outdoor gyms will remain open, although as resources for cleaning them are limited they are to be used at people’s own risk.

Applications for business grants will open shortly. Businesses forced to close due to the new restrictions will be able to apply for Local Restrictions Support Grant of up to £3,000. Other businesses affected by the lockdown, but not legally required to close, can apply for a one-off discretionary payment.

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Councillor Peter Lamb, leader of Crawley Borough Council, said: “I know this second lockdown will be tough for many, but to save lives and get things back to normal as quickly as possible, it is important that everyone does everything they can to make sure this lockdown effective.

“When it comes to contagion, the bad behaviour of a small number can have a huge impact on everyone.”

With the town hall closed, there are several ways to continue to access council services.

Visit crawley.gov.uk for service information and my.crawley.gov.uk for access to rubbish and recycling updates for your home, council tax account and an extensive library of forms.

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To pay by debit or credit card visit crawley.gov.uk/payments or call the automated payments line on 01293 438312.

For up-to-date information visit crawley.gov.uk/coronavirus and follow Crawley Borough Council on Twitter (@crawleybc) and Facebook (@crawleycouncil).