SEDGEMOOR District Council's reception in Bridgwater has been closed in line with government advice. 

The district council's reception at Bridgwater House is closed but the council says that does not mean residents and businesses will be unable to get in touch with them for help and advice.

350 staff have been working at home over the past few days and managed to carry on with day to day business. 

There are a number of ways you can get in touch with the council. 

Call 0300 303 7800, visit  www.sedgemoor.gov.uk or email  customer.services@sedgemoor.gov.uk   

A spokesperson for the council said: "Further updates will be given during the day as to alternative arrangements for people if they are not on line or have access to a phone."