Severe weather update

Some information from B&NES Council during this period of extreme weather.

As well as keeping services running in this extreme heat, the safety of council staff is a priority. Frontline crews will continue to work where essential, with plenty of breaks and water provided. Apologies for any disruption to services.

Here are the key updates you need.

• Keep an eye on our service updates page for service disruptions. https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/heatwave-support-and-service-updates
• Our waste and recycling collection crews will begin collecting at 6am this week. Please present your bins, boxes and bags by 6am or after 8pm the night before. You can check for current collection issues relating to your street on our website https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/view-current-waste-collection-problems
• If you need to find out about school closures, please check directly with your child’s school. There’s more information on this on our unscheduled school closures page. https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/unscheduled-school-closures
• Bath Central Library is closed due to extensive leaks following the storm. We’ll provide further updates on our website.
• You can check for pollution issues related to beaches and bathing water on gov.uk https://www.gov.uk/quality-of-local-bathing-water
• Check the Beat the Heat advice to stay safe in hot weather. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/beat-the-heat-hot-weather-advice/beat-the-heat-staying-safe-in-hot-weather
• Please note that we have designated Cool Spaces in B&NES where you can seek respite from the heat. https://livewell.bathnes.gov.uk/cool-spaces-directory
• Follow Avon Fire and Rescue’s advice for staying safe near water. https://www.avonfire.gov.uk/safety/outdoors/water-safety/
• The Community Wellbeing Hub can provide extra support and welfare checks to people in B&NES who need it. https://communitywellbeinghub.co.uk/
• You can also call Council Connect on 01225 394041 for general enquiries.