Waste collections
The latest information about waste collections will be updated regularly as conditions change.

• Contact information for Household Waste Recycling Centres -  It is suggested that you contact the individual site by telephone to check for opening before setting off.
• Following any disruption a normal service for collections will resume as soon as possible.  In the meantime, if your collection day is due, please leave your bins out as normal and we will collect as soon as possible.  

Gritting  
In most cases this is a Hampshire County Council (Hampshire Highways) responsibility

• View the Hampshire County Council winter maintenance policy
• For further advice please call 0845 603 5633.
• Hampshire County Highways
  Hampshire County Council
  Jacobs Gutter Lane
  Totton
  Southampton
  Hampshire
  SO40 9TQ
• www.hants.gov.uk/highways
• View a map of road salting routes in your area.

Clearing snow from pavements
Advice on clearing snow from pavements is available from the Gov.UK website

School Closures

• Local Radio  Radio Solent
• Hampshire County Council - school closures

Carers

• Hampshire County Council - Information for care providers & carers

Assistance for elderly or disabled people

If you are concerned about an elderly or disabled person in your area, please contact Hampshire County Council Adult Services on 0845 603 5630.  A dedicated team of specialist advisers is on hand to assess individual care needs.  Other useful information is available from: Age UK

Cold Weather Payments
During a very cold winter, the costs of heating can quickly add up. If you’re receiving certain benefits, you may be able to get a Cold Weather Payment for each period of very cold weather in your area.

• Find out if you qualify for help this Winter