In advance of the coldest months of the year, SCC has published its plans for dealing with ice and snow. Local roads will be classified in the following way (follow this link to see which road is in which category: http://www.surreycc.gov.uk/?a=690642): Priority 1 Routes will be treated as routine pre salting in advance of any […]
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Action Surrey, together with Reigate and Banstead Borough Council, has won funding to help people keep warm this winter. The following assistance is available: Free or discounted boiler repairs and replacements.* Free Keep Warm Keep Well kits including draught proofing, TRVs, radiator reflectors, carbon monoxide monitors and many more useful improvements.* Loft clearance so that […]
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Surrey County Council has a new fleet of gritters equipped with the latest technology ready to keep motorists moving in severe winter weather. The 24 new vehicles, provided by the new highways contractor, are ready to hit the road as part of the council’s pool of 40-plus gritters loaded with some of the 17,000 tonnes of salt stockpiled […]
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As a result of the snow this weekend there is likely to be some disruption to Council services in the coming week, but action is being taken to minimise the problems. Gritters have been out, and Council staff have been gritting town centres and stations over the weekend. Residents should note the following: - Conditions […]
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The continued cold weather on Thursday night and during Friday has led to continued problems with local services, with refuse and recycling collections being suspended for another day. It is not yet clear whether the snow will thaw over the weekend; the current intention is for refuse and recycling collections to return to normal from Monday, […]
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Continued snow in the area last night and this morning means that local services continue to be disrupted. Main issues are: - Refuse and recycling services have been suspended until further notice - however residents should leave their bins out, as collections will recommence as soon as the weather permits, starting with routes which are […]
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Local residents can take advice from neighbouring Tandridge District Council which has published simple advice on how to clear snow and ice on pavements and public spaces with minimal risk of legal action if someone slips or falls. Simliar advice will also be published in the forthcoming issue of the Reigate & Banstead Borough News, […]
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With the spread of snowy and icy conditions in Redhill and across the Borough, Surrey County Council and Reigate & Banstead Borough Council have published advice on likely impacts to their services. The information on the following webpages will be updated regularly to reflect the latest situation, covering services such as refuse/recycling collection, Help Shop […]
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During the current cold conditions a number of Council services are affected - for example, it is too hazardous for refuse and recycling lorries to use the roads. For the latest information on services, visit the following websites: Surrey County Council: http://www.surreycc.gov.uk/sccwebsite/sccwspages.nsf/LookupWebPagesByTITLE_RTF/Tackling+ice+and+snow?opendocument Reigate & Banstead Borough Council: http://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/environment/severe_weather_and_drainage/snow_cold_weather_services/index.asp There is also useful advice at: http://www.surreyalert.info/
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