Event Of Adverse Weather Across Our County Borough
In the event of adverse weather across our County Borough over the next few days, our Streetcare teams have been busy preparing.
Council officers are well prepared. Staff are monitoring the situation and should the anticipated inclement weather occur, will work around the clock to ensure that any disruption to Council services is kept to a minimum.
All relevant Council resources are on stand-by and, if needed, all available staff will be called to assist. Our ‘grit bins’ have been filled and gritting vehicles are all set to be deployed when needed to ensure that access to main roads and bus routes are kept as clear as possible.
Leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, Cllr Andrew Morgan, with responsibility for Highways and Emergency Planning, said: “As always during inclement weather, our teams will be working hard to try and ensure that main carriageways remain clear of any snow and are treated in case of ice.
“We are all well aware of how unpredictable the weather in Rhondda Cynon Taf can be, but staff are doing all in their power to prepare the county borough for any adverse weather which may be coming our way.
“In the event of any adverse weather, we would advise residents and visitors to be extra careful and only undertake journeys that are absolutely necessary.”
Information on Council Services during inclement weather conditions
School Closures
The decision on whether to close a school is made by the Headteacher, in consultation with their Chair of Governors. All headteachers are advised to post any closure details direct to the Council website if they decide to close their school for any reason, details can be viewed here – School Closures
Most schools also operate a text messaging service for parents and will provide information by this method. In addition, they will post details on their school website if they have one.
Refuse and Recycling Collections
During times of adverse weather there may be some disruption to service due to access problems for our vehicles. If the service is disrupted at these times, please be patient.
Community Meals
Rhondda Cynon Taf Community Meals service will make every effort to deliver your meal, however weather emergencies and accidents can sometimes prevent us from doing this, or it could mean that your meal arrives earlier or later than normal.
Public Transport
You are advised to contact the relevant companies directly for further information on how the weather is affecting services.
- Traveline Cymru
- Arriva Trains Wales
- Stagecoach
Traffic Information
Local radio and television bulletins will help to keep you informed of any traffic issues or road closures during adverse weather.
- BBC Wales South East – Traffic and Travel
- Traffic Wales
Social Services
Social Services will continue to provide normal services to those who receive social care services for as long as conditions allow. Where conditions disrupt services, contact will be made with those people affected.
If you need to contact social services outside office hours please contact our Social Services Emergency Duty team 01443 743665.
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council – Out of Hours
01443 425011
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