More winter snow and ice is causing problems on South Cheshire’s roads and with bin collections.
Refuse teams are battling to catch up with bin collections across the region after snow and ice caused a backlog.
Many collections due on Friday were hit by the heavy snow, and more snow overnight could have knock-on effect today (January 21) and tomorrow.
Rural areas around Nantwich were hit, with no collections made in areas like Bridgemere and Hunsterson.
Cheshire East Council officials say residents who should have had collections on Friday were advised to bins back out today.
“Crews will do their best to catch up with the backlog today – but this may not be possible and some collections may fall into Tuesday,” said a spokesman.
“If your bin has not been collected by Monday evening leave it out for collection on Tuesday. However, this will be dependent on weather conditions over the next few days.”
Recycling collections will not be possible today in Hunsterson and Bridgemere because of current weather conditions, and crews hope to get to these tomorrow.
The borough’s main roads such as the A500, A51, A534, A530 and A49 are running ok after gritting was carried out overnight.
But some country lanes and minor roads on housing estates remain treacherous with fresh snow falling on compacted ice overnight.
“Vast majority of road network coping well,” said a Cheshire East highways spokesman.
“Some rural roads are untreated so take extra care. Less snow is expected over coming days but ice still an issue.”
There are no reports of school closures in the Nantwich area today, but parents are advised to check with individual schools.
Meanwhile, plenty of families took advantage of the snow at the weekend, with parks like Joey the Swan in Wistaston teeming with youngsters enjoying some sledging fun.
(pictures by Jonathan White)
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