Sports and fitness centres and indoor pools across the borough will start to re-open next week, with those wanting to use the facilities reminded to book a timed session in advance.

Over the past few weeks, the council has been working hard to make sure that all council-run sports centres and swimming pools are safe and have measures in place that are in line with government and industry guidance, to limit the spread of coronavirus.

Last month, the outdoor pool at Pools on the Park and sports pitches at Whitton, Teddington and Shene Sport and Fitness centres reopened.

But now, from April 12, the indoor pools and gyms at Teddington Pools and Fitness Centre, Pools on the Park and Shene Sports and Fitness Centre, will also reopen.

To ensure social distancing our facilities will have a significantly reduced capacity and all activities will be in timed sessions which all customers will be required to book onto in advance. In addition, whilst face coverings are not mandatory in sports centres, we politely request that all users do wear them in public areas e.g. reception.

Bookings can be made the LBRUT app and by phone on 020 3772 2999.