EAST Hampshire District Council says it will be changing the way it works during the coronavirus pandemic.

The government’s advice on preventing the spread of the virus has meant that many of the council’s day-to-day working practices have had to stop or change.

However, staff at its Penns Place headquarters in Petersfield are working hard to ensure that the services residents rely on are still being delivered.

Council leader Richard Millard said: “These are unprecedented times and we are having to take unprecedented measures to work through them.

“My priority is the safety of residents, staff and councillors, but we still have a job to do.

“We have had to cancel our forthcoming community events and we will be finding new, safe ways to continue our democratic procedures.

“We will also be heavily involved in supporting the community and making sure the most vulnerable in our society are helped through this crisis safely.

“Inevitably things may be difficult as we transition to this new way of working but we are doing our best to keep the wheels turning so please bear with us at this time.”

For regular updates on EHDC services visit the website at www.easthants.gov.uk/coronavirus