A district council is closing all of its leisure centres as the government calls on all non-essential movement to be limited.

Eastern Daily Press: South Norfolk Council has shut its leisure centres. Picture: ArchantSouth Norfolk Council has shut its leisure centres. Picture: Archant (Image: Archant Norfolk Photographic © 2016)

South Norfolk Council will close all three of its centres from 10pm on Tuesday, March 17.

These include Wymondham, Long Stratton, and Diss Leisure Centres including all fitness classes, access to the gyms, Swim School, Kids Camp, Bananas Soft Play and its 3G pitches with them remaining closed until May, 1.

The council said it will be contacting customers regarding memberships and will not take direct debits on April 1.

During the closure staff will be redeployed to other areas of the council to help provide essential services.

Eastern Daily Press: South Norfolk Council has shut its leisure centres. Picture: Paul HarrisonSouth Norfolk Council has shut its leisure centres. Picture: Paul Harrison (Image: © www.paulharrisonphoto.co.uk)

A spokesman said: “We apologise for any inconvenience that this closure causes but we are sure that you will understand the reasons for the action we have taken.”

For more information go to ww.south-norfolk.gov.uk/visitors/leisure-centres