Maldon Council have announced they are closing their offices to the public.
Following the government advice the offices will be closed until further notice.
The council announced the news this morning in a Facebook post.
The post said: "Following government advice, the Council offices are closed to the public until further notice.
"To contact us please use out online form.
"If you have an urgent query, call us on 01621 854477.
"Thank you for your understanding at this time."
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