Yellow ice warning continues in Derry until Tuesday affecting council services
Derry City and Strabane District Council has warned that ongoing snow and ice continue to disrupt services, as the Met Office’s Yellow Ice warning remains in place for Derry and across the North until 10am on Tuesday.
The Council has thanked the public for their continued patience and understanding and reassured them that all services will resume when it’s safe to do so.
A spokesperson for the council said: For residents, whose household bins are due to be collected on Tuesday, please be advised that we hope to have our crews operating, however this is weather dependent and subject to an early morning assessment. We do anticipate that there will be delays and it is likely that some areas may not be accessible due to road conditions. Where bin collections have been missed already this week, we will endeavour to return and collect them as soon as it is safe to do so.
All Council cemeteries will remain closed on Tuesday and will only reopen once it is safe to do so. Burials will continue to be prioritised.
Recycling centres are expecting to be delayed on Tuesday morning, the council asked the public to be patient as services resume when it is safe to do so.
Some community centres may be closed on Tuesday due to the weather. Users are advised to contact their local centre directly for the latest information.
The public is advised to exercise extreme caution when using parks and open spaces and to stay updated with weather forecasts, particularly if travelling.
Grass pitches and other outdoor facilities will remain closed on Tuesday.
Passengers using the City of Derry Airport are urged to keep in contact with their airline directly – allow additional time for travelling and check the live flight information at www.cityofderryairport.com
A council spokesperson added: “The health and safety of our staff and the public remain our top priority. While our teams will be working hard to maintain essential services, the current weather conditions mean some disruption is unavoidable. We would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding as we continue to monitor conditions and restore services as safely and quickly as possible.”