Dudley Council works hard to ensure its services continue to run during the winter period. However, some services will be affected by the severe weather.
There is an amber weather warning in place for strong winds and heavy rain for Friday 18 February, as storm Eunice is hitting the region.
We have 3,500 tonnes of grit and a fleet of eight gritters, to bolster a network of hundreds of grit bins across the borough if the weather takes a turn for the worst.
A 65-strong team based at the council’s Lister Road depot keep more than 480 kilometres of road clear during severe weather. They are also gritting Covid-19 test centres and vaccination clinics and hubs as a matter of priority.
The team has refilled all grit bins, wherever it has been requested, over the last two weeks.
or become a snowbusterin your street. We'll supply you with kit to clear your immediate area if you have vulnerable family members or neighbours. Packs will be available shortly
Most schools contact parents directly if there are any closures. We also advise you to check your school's website.
People are also advised to listen to local radio stations for up to the minute information and we have provided a selection of radio websites here which may offer additional information.
Due to the Storm Eunice Amber Weather Warning in place for Friday 18 February, we are urging residents to stay away from park and woodland areas today. Mary Stevens Park, Stevens Park (Quarry Bank), Wordsley Park and Himley Hall and Park are all closed to visitors for the rest of today.
Libraries are open for click and collect, with the exception of Stourbridge library which will remain closed.
More information including opening times and telephone numbers are on thefind a library website.
Our Snowbusters scheme offers free Snowbusters packs to anyone happy to help neighbours, or local communities to clear paths, walkways or drives of snow and ice during wintry weather. Packs will be available soon.
