Derry City and Strabane District Council is advising the public that the ongoing severe weather conditions is continuing to impact some of its services today, Thursday, 09 January 2025.
Refuse Collections:
“While our refuse collection services are operating, please expect some delays and be advised that there are some areas, particularly in rural areas, where they are unable to access.
“In the meantime, householders are advised to leave out their bins as normal and our teams will endeavour to service them when it is safe to do so over the coming days.
Cemeteries:
“All Council owned Cemeteries will remain closed today to the public, (except for funeral traffic) as teams are working to clear the access routes and efforts are being made to open when it is deemed safe to do so.
Recycling Centres:
“The public are advised to expect some disruption to Recycling Centres across the Council area today.
“The Centres at Park and Claudy will remain closed for today and work is ongoing at all other sites to have them open as soon as we can.
“Please expect some delays to allow our teams to carry out a risk assessment and clear the access routes, we will endeavour to open them as soon as its safe to do so.
Grass pitches:
“In the interests of health and safety all Council grass pitches are closed today due to the poor weather conditions.
“User groups are being contacted directly. In terms of our outdoor sports facilities and courts these are subject to regular inspections and again user groups will be contacted directly.
3G Pitches:
“3G Pitches have been closed due to freezing conditions this week.
“Pitch Inspections will be carried out today, however with temperatures expected to remain low for the duration of the day, it is anticipated these will remain closed tonight.
“Management at sites will be in contact with scheduled bookings to confirm arrangements.
Parks and play parks:
“While Council parks, greenways and play areas are open, the public are asked to note there will be delays in opening some of the parks and play areas due to the icy conditions and to advise that many pathways will be slippy and caution must be taken by users.
“Some of the Council play parks which are locked overnight will only open when it is safe to do so.
Leisure Centres:
“While all our Leisure centres will remain open, users are asked to check with their centre directly in relation to specific classes and events.
Community facilities:
“We have reports that some community centres have had to close and are advising users to contact their community centre directly or check on their Facebook pages for updates.
“For those centres that are open, users are advised to access them with extreme care due to ice and snow on roads, car parks and pathways.
City of Derry Airport:
“Those using the City of Derry Airport are advised to allow extra time for their journey to and from the airport and to check online in terms of flight arrival and departure times via the live website link at: https://www.cityofderryairport.com/flight-information/live-flight-information/
Further updates:
“Further updates on all Council services will be provided at lunchtime today and on our social media channels.”
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