The leader of Lincolnshire County Council has again stressed how his council will do all it can to support residents, businesses and communities during the lockdown.

Coun Martin Hill said: "Vital support and services for some of our most vulnerable older residents, children and young people will continue to be a priority.

"The government have asked for public buildings to stay open. People can still rely on things like the council waste recycling centres through our click and tip service and we'll keep spaces like Lincoln Castle grounds open for people to access for daily exercise and wellbeing.

"We will continue to carry out vital functions such as inquests and funeral, though weddings will not be able to go ahead during lockdown.

"And we have taken the necessary decision to close all our other heritage sites across the County - such as the Archives and the Collection Museum in Lincoln and the BBMF Visitor Centre in Coningsby.

"Our Business Lincolnshire teams are on hand to offer advice and guidance about the financial support available for businesses, when the government provides the details.

"The NHS is open and people should continue to use it for new problems or for existing treatment. If you have any health issues, try NHS 111 on line or via the phone or check online/call your GP practice.

During lockdown, Lincolnshire County Council will continue to offer:

All its core services for the most vulnerable older residents, children and young people are running as usual

Maternity hubs remain open at nine children's centres, enabling midwives to offer appointments away from hospitals

All its core libraries and a number of community hubs across the county will be open but only for the collection of reserved books (click and collect services) and for residents to use pre-booked public access computers to access essential digital services. There will be no access for browsing. Use the click and collect service or 01522 782010.

The Access Library Service will continue to provide no contact deliveries of books to vulnerable housebound rural residents

Lincoln Castle's grounds will be open daily from 10am - 4pm seven days a week as a green space for exercise and wellbeing

Household Waste Recycling Centres across the county will be open as usual, but residents must book a timeslot or call 01522 782070

CallConnect services will continue to operate for essential journeys – visit www.visitlincsbus.info or call 0345 234 3344

School transport is running as usual

Business Lincolnshire and Trading Standards advisors are here for all Lincolnshire businesses throughout lockdown for advice and guidance

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue continue to support Lincolnshire businesses with fire safety advice and support

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue's community fire safety team are still carrying out Safe & Well visits for those who need it most

Firefighters will again be supporting EMAS colleagues, by driving ambulances if needed and other roles where possible

Help is still available for victims of domestic abuse and stay at home rules do not apply to those escaping domestic abuse

The council is still helping rural businesses, processing £650k of Leader grants within two weeks

Contractors are continuing work at the South Lincolnshire Food Enterprise Zone

It is still responding to planning applications within 21 days, and inspecting construction developments so they can progress

Inquests and funerals will go ahead as usual

Crews are still out repairing and improving the roads across Lincolnshire as usual. Continue to report any concerns online. See upcoming roadworks in your area at one.network.

Residents can click here for the latest guidance.