Last updated 1pm, Friday 9 January

An Amber weather warning is in place for Derbyshire. We’re expecting heavy snow and dangerous travel conditions on Thursday 8 and Friday 9 January.

If possible, please remain at home on Friday. There are currently no plans to close any of our Council buildings or offices, but you can access many of our services through our website.

You should only travel if absolutely necessary. If you do:

  • Allow extra time: Journeys are expected to take significantly longer. Delays on the roads are likely, as are delays and cancellations to rail and air travel. It is safer not to drive, but if you need to make an essential journey consider using alternative transport to keep you and others safe.

  • Check public transport: Services will be disrupted. East Midlands Railway is suspending the Matlock route from 8pm tonight, with services not expected to resume until after 10am on Friday. There will be no rail replacement buses during this time. Local bus services may also experience delays and cancellations due to snow. Make sure you check your operator’s website before you travel.

  • Road conditions: Gritting is underway this afternoon with further runs planned this evening. You can view the specific gritting routes on the DCC website. We will prioritise A roads, B Roads, important access roads, and other roads that enable access to critical buildings. If there is prolonged heavy frost, ice or snow then we will consider treating other roads where resource allows. Pedestrianised areas and footpaths in the city centre will also be treated. This will normally be carried out outside of shop opening times.

  • Road closures in Derbyshire: A number of roads in Derbyshire are closed from 6pm this evening.
    • The A57 Snake Pass, from the junction with the A6013 to Glossop
    • The A54/A537 Cat and Fiddle, from the junction with Leek Road, Buxton to the county boundary
    • The A6024 Holme Moss, from the junction with the A628 to the county boundary
    • The A53 Axe Edge, from the junction with Grin Low Road, Buxton to the county boundary
    • The A5004, Long Hill, from the Horwich End traffic lights at Whaley Bridge to the A53 St John’s Road, Buxton
    • No roads are closed in the city due to the weather.

  • Be prepared: The Met Office website has useful advice on vehicle preparation and navigating heavy snow.

At home, you should try and keep your property warm and ensure you have enough supplies. Power cuts can happen, so it’s important to have torches, batteries, and portable chargers ready and accessible.

There are a number of Warm Welcome Hubs around Derby. You can find your closest on the Community Action Derby website.

  • Look out for others: You can help protect vulnerable people in your family and community, including older people, those with underlying conditions, and those who live alone. They may need support with food and medical supplies. If you have any concerns about your health or somebody you know, ring NHS 111. Please only call 999 in a life-threatening emergency. 

 

Bin collections

Most of our collection crews are out today (9 January) doing what they safely can. A small number of rounds had to return earlier due to vehicles sliding, but these will be heading back out as soon as it’s safe to do so.

Teams are focusing on main roads and safer side roads; however, there will be a large number of missed bins and streets today.

Please leave your bins out — if crews are able to return safely, they will collect them. 

 

Gritting

Our gritting team have finished the 4am and 10:30am rounds. They will be out again from 7pm tonight (Friday 9 January) They are currently out filling grit bins.