North Lanarkshire Council have opted to close sports centres, libraries, and community centres from today.
In line with government advice on reducing social contact, all culture & leisure facilities in North Lanarkshire will close to the public from close of business of Tuesday, March 17.
They will remain closed for the foreseeable future.
The closures applies to c ommunity centres and school letting; l ibraries, including mobile services; m useums including Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life and North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre and a ll sports and leisure facilities including gyms, swimming pools, golf courses and driving range.
Motherwell Theatre and Concert Hall will also close as well as c ommunity arts classes and sport development activity and c afes at country parks.
A council spokesperson said: "We hope to reschedule some of our events and all customers with existing tickets will be eligible for a refund or an exchange. Details of this will be available in the coming days.
"All NL Leisure memberships and direct debits will be temporarily suspended automatically. You do not need to take any action. There will be further, direct contact with members in the coming days.
"These are very challenging times for everyone and we appreciate your understanding, support and co-operation."
