Roads and Transport
Torfaen Council are expecting snowfall from around 8am on Monday. Our gritters will be working tonight and in the morning. Please drive safely as conditions could get icy.
Refuse and Recycling Collections
Friday’s refuse and recycling collections were cancelled. Green bins will now be collected in two weeks. Recycling will be collected next Friday with the scheduled black bin collections. We will keep you updated of any further service disruptions.
Leisure Centres
If you wish to visit a centre, you may wish to call ahead to check it will definitely be open and providing the activity you wish to participate in. Contact details are available in the Leisure & Culture| area of the website.
Libraries
Customers are advised to check the status of their library before visiting as the weather may affect opening hours:
- Blaenavon – 01495 791637
- Pontypool – 01495 766160
- Cwmbran – 01633 647676
Cwmbran Library will also be able to advise on whether the mobile library is operating.
Conserving salt stocks
Torfaen council has announced plans to conserve salt to deal with the national shortage.
With no let up in the cold snap, the council are now preparing for the worst case scenario of getting through winter with their remaining 3,000 tonnes of salt.
A plan is now in place to conserve as much of this limited supply as possible. More information is available in the Council News| area of the website.
Clearing snow and ice from pavements
There’s no law stopping you from clearing snow and ice on the pavement outside your home or from public spaces. Advice and information is available on the Directgov website.
Potentially Vulnerable People
If you felt vulnerable during last years heavy snow, Torfaen council wants to hear from you.
While some people are permanently vulnerable and receive services to support their daily lives, others become temporarily vulnerable and are at increased risk during bad weather, which can limit their ability to complete daily living tasks, such as shopping for food.
During harsh weather conditions, residents are being encouraged to keep a closer eye on the well-being of vulnerable friends, family and neighbours. If someone you know is poorly this winter, why not pop to the chemist or pick up the essentials at the supermarket for them?
If you wish to register as a potentially vulnerable people during periods of bad weather or any other local emergency situation, contact 01495 762200.
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