Monday, 21 December 2009
The weather is likely to continue to be dry and cold. No rain is expected. Cold temperatures are likely to continue throughout today and tonight. There is a strong possibility of snow and sleet this afternoon. It is predicted to be very cold with freezing temperatures overnight.
Bath and North East Somerset Council continues to monitor the forecast so that it can make any plans necessary, and will work alongside the PCT, fire, and Police services if needed.
Highways update
All main routes are clear having been gritted during the night and at 5am this morning. A full further gritting run on all main routes is taking place this afternoon, in anticipation of further snowfall. Drivers are urged to use caution on minor routes where there are some problems. Main walkways in city and town centre areas are clear but people should still be careful when out and about - this particularly applies to areas on higher ground where the snowfall was heavier and there is less footfall than cities, where a greater number of pedestrians and vehicles have circulated any salt used by the Council.
Some roads have experienced icy conditions and in particular Radford Hill, Radford Road, Timsbury.
The Council will continue to monitor road conditions and will provide additional salting and gritting when required. Motorists are advised to use caution on the roads where black ice could be a problem. Highways Inspectors are inspecting the condition of the roads following the weather conditions. Snow and ice can potentially damage the highway surface. The Council will seek to repair any problems as soon as possible.
Public space and Car Parks
All facilities are operating as normal. However, motorists are asked to use the sites with care due to settled snow and ice in some places of the parking areas.
Public Transport
All Park and Ride sites operating as normal.
Waste and Recycling
The current severe weather is disrupting service provision.
As a result, today's refuse collections will be from main roads only and side roads where they have been gritted. Most side roads are generally not fit for our vehicles or staff to operate in without significant risk of accidents and possible damage. We hope (weather permitting) to catch up on the missed collections later this week.
There will be no recycling (green box) or garden waste (organics) collections today. This will affect properties mainly in the Norton-Radstock, Peasedown, Timsbury, and Paulton area and some parts of Bath. We will not be able to arrange a catch up for recycling. Any household affected should take their recycling back in.
For information, collections were scheduled from the following wards today: Abbey, Bathavon South, Bathavon West, Kingsmead, Midsomer Norton North, Midsomer Norton Redfield, Paulton, Peasedown, Radstock, Timsbury, and Westfield.
Contact Numbers
All other enquiries should be made to Council Connect on 01225 39 40 41. Further information will be on the Council’s website www.bathnes.gov.uk
Enquiries about Adult Care transport should call 01225 394371.
Bath and North East Somerset Council continues to monitor the forecast so that it can make any plans necessary, and will work alongside the PCT, fire, and Police services if needed.
Highways update
All main routes are clear having been gritted during the night and at 5am this morning. A full further gritting run on all main routes is taking place this afternoon, in anticipation of further snowfall. Drivers are urged to use caution on minor routes where there are some problems. Main walkways in city and town centre areas are clear but people should still be careful when out and about - this particularly applies to areas on higher ground where the snowfall was heavier and there is less footfall than cities, where a greater number of pedestrians and vehicles have circulated any salt used by the Council.
Some roads have experienced icy conditions and in particular Radford Hill, Radford Road, Timsbury.
The Council will continue to monitor road conditions and will provide additional salting and gritting when required. Motorists are advised to use caution on the roads where black ice could be a problem. Highways Inspectors are inspecting the condition of the roads following the weather conditions. Snow and ice can potentially damage the highway surface. The Council will seek to repair any problems as soon as possible.
Public space and Car Parks
All facilities are operating as normal. However, motorists are asked to use the sites with care due to settled snow and ice in some places of the parking areas.
Public Transport
All Park and Ride sites operating as normal.
Waste and Recycling
The current severe weather is disrupting service provision.
As a result, today's refuse collections will be from main roads only and side roads where they have been gritted. Most side roads are generally not fit for our vehicles or staff to operate in without significant risk of accidents and possible damage. We hope (weather permitting) to catch up on the missed collections later this week.
There will be no recycling (green box) or garden waste (organics) collections today. This will affect properties mainly in the Norton-Radstock, Peasedown, Timsbury, and Paulton area and some parts of Bath. We will not be able to arrange a catch up for recycling. Any household affected should take their recycling back in.
For information, collections were scheduled from the following wards today: Abbey, Bathavon South, Bathavon West, Kingsmead, Midsomer Norton North, Midsomer Norton Redfield, Paulton, Peasedown, Radstock, Timsbury, and Westfield.
Contact Numbers
All other enquiries should be made to Council Connect on 01225 39 40 41. Further information will be on the Council’s website www.bathnes.gov.uk
Enquiries about Adult Care transport should call 01225 394371.
