Library services and community centre activities will cease across West Lothian from Monday.
In line with advice from the Scottish Government on reducing social contact in relation to the coronavirus, a decision has been made that from Monday, March 23, all Libraries and community centres in West Lothian will close to the public.
Partnership Centres will remain open in a reduced capacity due to the library and community facility closures.
The decision has been taken in line with up to date guidance regarding social distancing in order to minimise the risk to customers and staff.
The council said it appreciates that many local essential services are delivered from community centres and officers are contacting them to put alternative arrangements in place where they can.
Head of housing, customer and building services at West Lothian Council, Ann Marie Carr, said: “We understand the impact this decision will have in our communities but the action taken will help in protecting our citizens and staff.
“Partner organisations located in shared facilities have been informed and every consideration has been taken to minimise impact.
“Displaced staff will be deployed to assist in other areas of the service where appropriate.
“Our priority is to ensure that all essential services can be delivered and measures are being put in place so that appropriate resources are available.”
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