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

15 January 2010

Severe Weather Update 17.00 Friday 15 January 2010

A thaw is expected over the weekend however night time temperatures on Saturday and Sunday are forecast to be below freezing which will cause icy roads and pavements.

For the first night in 37 nights salt crews will not be sent out this evening. They will however be out as temperatures fall during Saturday and Sunday evening. In total over 5,000 tonnes of salt have been spread on our road network during the cold period.
Wrexham has 350 tonnes of salt which is sufficient for the next 3/4 days and environment contract staff have again collected salt from the salt mines to ensure we retain an adequate supply.

Pride in Your Streets Area co ordinators will be out in every community next week looking at the situation regarding pot holes

The A5104 between Llandegla and Bryneglwys is now open.

Concern has been expressed by members of the public that they are reluctant to clear snow and ice from footways outside their properties because they fear being sued by third parties sustaining injuries as a result of slipping or falling on areas that they may have cleared of snow or ice. The Council's Chief Legal Officer has said that whilst it is possible that there could be liability if in clearing snow a person does the job so badly that the surface is more dangerous, generally snow and ice clearance makes passage less dangerous and a member of the public should face little risk of any action resulting from such public spirited behaviour.

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.

There will be no rehearsals for the County Intermediate Bands (Friday) at Yale this week as Yale College is now closing at 5pm every day. Hopefully we can resume rehearsals very soon. Keep practicing in the meantime!

A page on Winter Driving Tips has been added to the Road Safety section of the County's Web-site.

Refuse Collections

Latest situation waste collections

Waste crews will be out over the weekend and next week as follows:

Day/date	Normal collection Day	Residual	Green	Recyclables	Additional crew - 5 Refuse Collection Vehicles
Sat 16	Friday	Collect all possible	Collect all possible	Collect all possible	Collect green missed Wed 15th Normal collection day Tues
Sun 17	Tuesday	Collect all possible			Collect residual missed Wed 15th Normal collection day Tues
Mon 18	Monday	Collect all	Collect all	Collect all	Assist crews on all rounds
Tues 19	Tuesday	Collect all	Collect all	Collect all	Assist crews on all rounds
Wed 20	Wednesday	Collect all	Collect all	Collect all	Assist crews on all rounds
Thurs 21	Thursday	Collect all	Collect all	Collect all	Assist crews on all rounds
Fri 22	Friday	Collect all	Collect all	Collect all	Assist crews on all rounds

Cllr David Bithell, Lead Member for the Environment and Transport said:

“These have been very difficult times for bin collections and staff have made commendable efforts to collect waste throughout the past few days. We are very aware that collections have not been possible in some areas and we have decided to send out crews over the weekend. We still cannot guarantee that bins will be collected as conditions in some areas may prevent the vehicles from entering certain roads but households can be assured that again every effort will be made.”

Collections return to normal next week and Wrexham Council are advising that if missed collections are still not collected over the weekend to leave their bins, recyclables and excess waste for collection on their normal collection day.

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.

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

Bus services

Most bus services are operating as normal. The latest update is available on www.wrexham.gov.uk/bus

Rail

Rail customers are advised to check with National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50, or visit http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Alternatively for stations within the County Borough, there are links from the rail section of the WCBC website to the departure board information, visit http://www.wrexham.gov.uk/english/travel/rail/index.htm. Customers will also find web links to service disruption information from here.

Schools

All 77 schools in Wrexham County Borough were open today.

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 the severe weather page. Information can also be found by calling the Education Transport Team at Wrexham County Borough Council on 292056.

Glyndwr University

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.

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 or call the Student Information Desk on 01978 293439.

Welfare Issues

Whilst temperatures appear warmer there may still be some issues for elderly and vulnerable people.. Bearing this in mind it is important for family/friends/neighbours to keep a watchful eye on elderly or 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 or on the severe weather page.