Council Offices Open Despite Snow

Published on 18 December 2009 at 12 noon

Epping Forest District Council Services are operating as usual following the overnight snow falls.

The Council’s contractor Sita is collecting refuse and recycling as normal. However, there may be a delay in collecting glass due to the vehicle being involved in an accident in the icy conditions. This may mean that glass will be collected tomorrow from some residents. All collections are running to schedule except for a few roads in Ongar and Fyfield where the dustcarts are finding it difficult to access because of slippery conditions.

The road sweeping team is currently working on gritting the town centre pavements to keep them clear. Staff from Parks are also gritting pavements outside elderly persons’ and sheltered accommodation.

In addition, the Council has offered help to the WRVS who deliver meals on wheels by making available its four-wheel drive vehicle (this offer has currently not been taken up).

The Council used a text messaging service to inform staff that the building was open and they should attempt to come in if possible.

Deputy Chief Executive Derek Macnab said: “The vast majority of staff have made it in to work this morning and so the Council is providing a normal service. There are currently no plans to close the offices early.”

He went on to say: “I would like to take this opportunity of thanking the gritting teams of Essex County Council for making sure the main roads were clear of snow and ice this morning. They have done an excellent job in keeping the main routes clear, making the journey into work much easier than it could have been.”

Published on 18 December 2009 at 7:45am

Epping Forest District Council will try to run as full a service as possible today despite the adverse weather conditions.

Staff are advised that the council offices will be open as normal today. Staff should assess their local situation and let their line manager know if they are unable to get to work.

Check the council website during the day for regular updates.

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