Lutterworth tip will be closed for five weeks, starting next month, for repair works to be carried out.

The recycling and household waste site, run by Leicestershire County Council, will close from Monday February 23 to allow repairs to the concrete base in the bottom yard.

Councillor Adam Tilbury, cabinet member for environment and waste, said the council’s site at Bottesford will also be closed in February. He added: “These essential improvements will ensure our household waste and recycling sites remain safe, accessible, and fit for purpose now and into the future.

“While we apologise for any inconvenience caused by the temporary closures, the replacement of an ageing cabin at Bottesford and the repair works at Lutterworth are necessary investments. I thank residents for their understanding and encourage them to use their nearest alternative site during the works.”

Residents are encouraged to plan ahead and use alternative sites during these periods. A full list of recycling and household waste sites can be found at www.leicestershire.gov.uk/waste