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Central England Co-op said it has been working with food bank partners in Peterborough and Cambridgeshire to showcase what items are needed to support people during the coronavirus outbreak.

Among them is Peterborough Food Bank which it said is in particular need of long life milk, long life juice, tinned tomatoes and tinned meat. However, donations of any food products are welcomed.

Central England Co-op chief executive Debbie Robinson said: “As a co-operative retailer we want to make sure we are leading the way for our communities during this difficult time.

“We are asking people to show their co-operative spirit and donate an item or two so our food bank partners can provide emergency food and support to individuals and families.”

Co-op food stores currently have a limit of two of each item which can be bought.

Meanwhile, Fenland District Council has announced that while its parks will remain open until further notice, its play areas and skate parks have closed with immediate effect.

The council has closed all facilities across the district in line with government advice on closing outdoor recreation areas to minimise the spread of coronavirus.

Notices are being put up to make communities aware and gates on enclosed play areas are being locked. Where facilities are ungated, such as skate parks and outdoor gyms, people are being asked to comply with government advice and not use the equipment.

Cllr Peter Murphy, the council’s portfolio holder for the environment, said: “Considering the current risk to public health, the availability of hand-washing facilities and the difficulty in keeping children at a safe social distance, closing play areas will help to limit the spread of coronavirus.

“Fenland’s parks and open spaces are still open but I encourage everyone to be responsible and stay at least two metres apart whilst they are using them for exercise, as per government guidance.”

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