The weather in Brondesbury Park

During this severe weather the roads and pavements of Brondesbury Park are like ice rinks. The major routes around the Ward (Kilburn High Road and Chamberlyne Road) are kept clear. As are bus routes. Take care in the quieter residential roads. They're very slippery. Below is the information from the Brent Website on the actions that are being taken to help residents.

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Waste collections update 8 January 2010
The icy conditions mean that rubbish and recycling collections remain suspended. Crews will be available to assist with the clearance of snow and ice from footpaths today (Friday 8 January).

Residents are asked to leave their bins and recycling boxes out for collections as normal.

We will attempt to make catch-up collections tomorrow (Saturday) and hope to be in a position to resume normal scheduled collections on Monday.

Road and pavement gritting update 8 January 2010
Priority routes were gritted last night (Thursday 7 January). The focus will be on clearing ice and snow from footpaths today (Friday 8 January).

• More information about gritting in Brent

The advice to road users during icy weather is:

• do not travel in severe weather unless the journey is essential
• check local and national weather forecasts before setting out and take warm clothes, food, water, boots, a torch and spade
• drive with care even after roads are salt treated and keep your distance because it takes 10 times longer to stop in icy conditions.

For more advice about winter in Brent visit www.brent.gov.uk/winter

Burst water pipes
The cold weather can lead to water pipes bursting. Anyone who spots a leak or burst pipe on a street or pavement should contact the 24-hour leakline on freephone 0800 714 614. This will help the water company fix pipes as soon as possible and grit potentially dangerous ice patches.


Other useful sites

• Met office for weather forecasts
• Transport for London for transport advice