Winter Ready West Lothian
West Lothian Council is geared up to cope in the event of severe weather this winter. A range of essential information and resources is available to help you prepare for Winter:
How can I be kept updated?
There are several ways you can keep up to date with current winter weather issues.
Is your home ready for winter?
Practical advice for householders includes:
Self-help salt/grit pick-up points
25 self-help strategic salt/grit pick-up points are provided at the following locations which will assist with community self-help during periods of winter weather:
Helping vulnerable people during severe weather
Severe cold weather can be dangerous for vulnerable groups such as older people and those with serious illnesses.
Driving in Winter
Information on how to keep safe on the roads in Winter.
Stay safe next to icy and frozen water
Icy and frozen water can be extremely dangerous.
Community Safety Partners
The Community Safety Partners work together in order to help prepare communities for the bad weather, and members of the public are encouraged to help by doing the same.
Help with costs this winter
Information and support available
Gritting and Winter Maintenance
Information on gritting routes, grit bins, winter maintenance operations and what you can do to help and stay safe.
Bin Collection Daily Updates
Information on disruptions to bin collections can be viewed here.
Public Transport Updates
Information on changes to local bus services.
Emergency Road Closures and Disruptions
Details of current emergency road closures.
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