Winter information

Winter maintenance is an important role for our Streetscene and Housing Service. We carry out winter maintenance to allow all road users to move about as safely as possible and to help minimise delays caused by adverse weather conditions.

Our winter maintenance service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is in place whenever the weather demands.

Service disruption

2 roads are reported to be disrupted.

› View all disruptions

Get ready for winter

Are you ready for the weather this winter?

Thinking ahead and preparing for what the weather may bring can make a real difference at this time of year.

The Met Office have advice to help you prepare for and cope with severe weather.

Flooding

Emergency flooding number

Gritting updates, routes and bins

Gritting update

No Gritting Action

Last updated: 28/03/2023 12:11:03

Weather

Weather forecast

This afternoon will start with cloudy skies and longer spells of rain. The rain will tend to clear to the north-east towards the end of the day, leaving mostly cloudy skies. This evening and the start of tonight will be mostly cloudy and dry. During the early hours, cloud will break up to reveal a few clearer spells. A milder night. Tomorrow morning will see cloud build in from the west to become overcast by the early afternoon. Chance of a few spells of rain, these heavy at times. Heavy rain arriving this evening. Road conditions: Road Surface Temperatures are expected to remain above zero tonight. High confidence.

Last updated: 28/03/2023 12:10:53

Emergency numbers

We will support anyone who is identified as at risk because of adverse weather conditions.

If you can't get to an urgent hospital appointment, and it can't be postponed, ask the hospital to ring this number to ask for our help.

If you are concerned about a vulnerable neighbour who is a council tenant they will arrange for someone to check in on them.

Guidance

Winter driving checklist

Housing emergency plan

Get involved

Clear a pavement or public path

Don't be put off from clearing snow or ice from a pavement or other public place because you're afraid someone will be injured.

Remember, people walking on snow and ice are responsible for their own safety. Check the Met Office advice for more information and guidance to help you clear the area safely.

Check on neighbours or relatives

It's particularly important to check on those who are elderly or unwell to see if they need anything. Offer to clear their paths or, if they cannot leave their homes, pick up some shopping or a prescription for example.

The council and its partners have special arrangements to make sure that vulnerable people are provided with the help they need in severe winter weather.

Help your local school

Kirklees schools do all they can to stay open during severe weather so they appreciate any offers of help to clear paths and make the school grounds and entrances as safe as possible.

To get involved, please contact your local school now and leave your contact details so they can ask for your help if the need arises.

Join a local self-help group

Could you spare some time to help clear snow close to the homes of vulnerable people? Or help to clear pavements outside community centres so that support services such as lunch clubs can still be made available?

The council provides grit and guidance for these invaluable groups who help to protect the most vulnerable members in our communities. Get in touch with your local ward councillors to find out more about self-help groups in your area.

Find your Councillors