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This page is a news release published by Wrexham County Borough Council.
Content Author: pressoffice@wrexham.gov.uk

13 January 2010

Severe Weather Update 11.00 Wednesday 13 January 2010

Bin collections have been suspended for the remainder of today.  Further information below.

The Council meeting scheduled for this evening has been postponed until 6.30 pm on Monday 18 January at the Guildhall.

The A5104 between Llandegla and Bryneglwys has been closed due to a mixture of ice and snow. No diversions are in place.

Wrexham Council’s Housing Department are responding to emergency repairs.

The Register Office are prioritising appointments for the registering of deaths.  Birth registrations are postponed.  The Citizenship Ceremony scheduled for today has been cancelled.  All affected residents have been informed by telephone this morning.

Wrexham Council regrets that it cannot respond to individual requests for gritting from members of the public during this period of time.

All council car parks are open and users are advised to use caution.

A page on Winter Driving Tips has been added to the Road Safety section of the County's Web-site.  http://www.wrexham.gov.uk/english/travel/road_safety/winter_driving_tips.htm

Refuse Collections

Today (Wednesday 13 Jan) every effort has been made to collect refuse.  Due to the snow fall overnight and this morning difficulties were being reported.  The decision has been taken to suspend collections for the rest of the day. 
The situation is being kept under review and this information will be updated when necessary on this site and via local radio, Heart FM and BBC Wales.
Bin collections for the remainder of this week are still expected to go ahead as per the information below:

Normal collection day

This is the day you should put your waste and recyclables out:

Put out by 7.30 am

Tuesday 12 Jan

Wednesday 13 January all collections are suspended.

* Green Bin, General Waste Bin, All Recyclables and All residual waste

Wednesday 13 Jan

Thursday 14 Jan**

* Green Bin, General Waste Bin, All Recyclables and All residual waste

Thursday 14 Jan

Friday 15 Jan**

* Coloured bin as indicated on your calendar, all recyclables

Friday 15 Jan

Saturday 16 Jan**

Coloured bin as indicated on your calendar, all recyclables

Monday 18 Jan

All collections return to normal**

* Bins may not be emptied at the same time

** All possible attempts will be made to empty the bins and recyclables in these areas but as the conditions remain severe Wrexham Council cannot give a guarantee that this will happen and it is likely that operators will not be able to reach some areas.

Councillor David Bithell Lead Member for Environment and Transport said following overnight snow attempts were made to collect refuse but crews had to return back to the main council depot, all available resources will be deployed to areas across the county to clear snow from outside schools and assisting elderly residents in maintaining access and egress wherever possible. The council together with our gritting fleet will continue to work all through today and overnight in an effort to resume normal services for Thursday morning. 

Youth Football

"Wrexham Primary Schools Football Association Under 11 Representative Squad.  Saturday versus Flintshire at the Queensway Sports Stadium is cancelled.
Please telephone Terry Walker - Headteacher, Ysgol Deiniol, Marchwiel 01978 353760

Public Transport

There has been very limited bus services this morning. Information on those bus routes which are operating can be found on the Council’s website on www.wrexham.gov.uk/bus

Schools

28 schools in Wrexham County Borough are open today.  The remainder being closed or partially closed. AS Exams are going ahead as scheduled.
If parents want to know if school transport is operating they are advised to check with the bus or taxi provider and details can be found on http://www.wrexham.gov.uk/english/events/severe_weather.htm#q3   
Information can also be found by calling the Education Transport Team at Wrexham County Borough Council on 292056.

Glyndwr University

Given the recent bad weather, which is expected to continue for several days, the decision has been taken to delay the opening of Glyndwr University to staff and student.
It is scheduled to reopen today to staff, but the University has suspended the start of the new term for students by a week. The spring term will now begin on Monday 18 January.

The effects of the adverse weather conditions are likely to last for some time and Glyndwr University's reserves of grit have been exhausted.

The University's problems have arisen because replacement grit supplies, ordered before the start of the cold snap, have now been diverted to local authorities and the region's hospitals as the whole of the UK runs short of salt and sand. As the University has exhausted its existing supplies, it is no longer in a position to guarantee the safety of either the Wrexham or Northop campuses. It has reluctantly therefore decided to delay the new term by a week.

University officials are now working to minimise the impact this delay will have on the rest of the academic year.

Arrangements are being made for the rescheduling of exams, originally intended to be held this week.

Students are advised to check the Glyndwr University homepage for more information at http://www.glyndwr.ac.uk/  or call the Student Information Desk on 01978 293439

Welfare Issues

The forecast for the next week or so is continuing cold/freezing temperatures, bearing this in mind it is important for family/friends/neighbours to keep a watchful eye on vulnerable people living in their communities.

If anyone has any concerns regarding the welfare of elderly or vulnerable people in their community it is important communication is made with them. If you are worried someone is at risk and may need some help please do not hesitate to contact the Social Services Department, they will follow up any concerns you raise.  01978 292066.
http://www.wrexham.gov.uk/english/events/severe_weather.htm#q3.

All Council owned football pitches are closed this weekend.  The telephone number for football pitch booking is 01978 364920.

Leisure Facilities

The county borough’s leisure facilities are all open as normal with the exception of Coedpoeth..
http://www.wrexham.gov.uk/english/index.cfm

The next update will be on Wednesday 13 January at approx 17.00

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