Service updates during incidents

Sometimes our services can be affected by things out of our control, including the weather or emergencies. 

This page gives details of any services, buildings or places that have been affected or changed. 

Storm Eowyn - Friday 24 January 

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for wind in our area throughout Friday 24 January, which means we should expect: 

• Power cuts are likely to occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage
• Injuries and danger to life could occur from flying debris, as well as large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties
• Road, rail, air and ferry services are likely to be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible. Some roads and bridges may close
• Some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen. 

What you can do to keep yourself and your property safe

• Prepare to protect your property and people from injury. Check for loose items outside your home and plan how you could secure them. Items include; bins, garden furniture, trampolines, tents, sheds, and fences
• Give yourself the best chance of avoiding delays by checking road conditions if driving, or bus and train timetables, amending your travel plans if necessary
• People cope better with power cuts when they have prepared for them in advance. It’s easy to do; consider gathering torches and batteries, a mobile phone power pack and other essential items
• Be prepared for weather warnings to change quickly. When a weather warning is issued, the Met Office recommends staying up to date with the weather forecast in your area.

Service updates 

Bins and recycling 

At the moment, collections are due to go ahead as normal on Friday 24 January. We will update our recycling news page if any collections are missed. 

Recycling collections in windy weather

If you have a recycling collection during windy conditions, you can help us to keep your neighbourhood tidy:

• Fasten the Velcro lids on your yellow and blue bags
• Put a lid on your red box and secure it in place
• Try not to overfill your red boxes - squeezing and squashing your plastic, cans and tins can help
• If possible, don't stack your red boxes.

These things help to stop your recycling from escaping and littering your neighbourhood.

Marlborough Square outdoor market 

Due to the high winds expected, the market will not go ahead, as it is not safe to put up the stalls. The indoor market at Newmarket will be open as usual. 

Public toilets 

The public toilets in Ashby de la Zouch and Coalville will be closed 

General advice about our services during incidents 

Bins and recycling 

We are sometimes unable to collect waste and / or recycling from households. This can be because of the weather, vehicle breakdown or other issues. 

Check our recycling news and updates page for full lists of any streets that have missed their bin or container collections.

Flooding 

Get advice for protecting your home before and during a flooding incident.