Local weather information

This Weather Widget is provided by the Met Office

Stay warm this winter

You may be worrying about your heating bills this winter. We've put together some information to help you stave off the cold without breaking the bank. Visit the stay warm this winter page for more information.

Advice for older people during winter

Get advice on snow clearing service and staying warm and keeping safe during winter. Visit the web page for more information.

Keeping safe during winter

Snow and ice not only make driving conditions hazardous but the associated low temperatures put older people at risk from heart attacks and respiratory problems. Visit the keeping safe during winter page for more information.

Emergency closures and disruption to services

For up-to-date information on closures and disruptions to services, facilities and roadworks.

Schools, nurseries and services for children and young people closures

When our schools have had to close unexpectedly due to severe weather or other events, details will be posted on our schools, nurseries and services for children and young people closures page. The page will be continually updated as more information is received and you are advised to keep checking back and to listen to local radio for further updates.

Snow clearance and gritting

Following two really bad winters, we’ve been planning for the season ahead. And if we get the same freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall, we’re confident that we’re prepared. See our webpage for more information.

Tips for clearing snow and ice

The snow code - tips on clearing snow and ice from pavements or public spaces. Visit the tips for clearing snow and ice page for further information.

NHS advice

If you are injured or unwell during the holiday season there are a number of different NHS services that you can access. If you are unsure if a service can treat your condition, just call ahead and ask. Visit the webpage for more information

Follow us on Twitter and Facebook

You can keep up-to-date with our winter weather updates by following our Twitter feed or by liking our Facebook page.

Travel information and weather forecasts (External links)

 

Page last updated: 22 May, 2012