Winter maintenance and gritting
Until our salt stocks are significantly replenished we will continue to only grit the main pre-determined routes only.
This is about 48 per cent of the road network in Blaenau Gwent.
We can still help out in exceptional circumstances such as emergencies, funerals and essential hospital appointments for treatment such as dialysis. Please call 01495 311556 for emergency assistance over the Christmas/New Year period. Hospital appointments will be checked with the Local Health Board.
Salt bins are being restocked on a strict priority basis only. We would remind people that this salt is for use on public footpaths and highways only – not on private property such as garden paths or driveways.
In the event of any more snow, teams will be helping with snow clearance in town centres and around residential homes.
Remember, you can clear snow from your own path or street. Follow the ‘snow code’ - http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG191868
Refuse and Recycling collections
All refuse and recycling collections will remain on the same day over the Christmas and New Year holiday period.
Don’t forget to put all your Christmas cards and wrapping paper in the clear recycling sacks and any leftover food in the green kitchen caddies.
If you have decided on a real tree this Christmas – remember this can be recycled too. When the festivities are over and your tree has been taken down contact C2BG from January 4th on 01495 311556 to arrange a collection.
Vulnerable and older people
Care services for elderly and vulnerable people – such as home care and meals on wheels - will continue over the Christmas/New Year period.
If you have any concerns about any social care services please call 01495 315700.
Please remember to keep an eye on elderly and vulnerable neighbours in your community – and help out where you can.
Leisure services and sports centres
A timetable of Christmas/New Year opening times is on the Leisure and Culture pages of this website. Please be advised that these are subject to change in the event of severe weather or snow – we would recommend calling ahead to check in these circumstances.
Beaufort Theatre, Ebbw Vale and the Metropole Theatre, Abertillery are both closed until Tuesday, 4 January 2011 except for private functions.
All libraries are closed until Tuesday, 4 January 2011.
Parc Bryn Bach is closed Christmas Day and then open until 4pm for park access only until Tuesday, 4 January 2011.
Abertillery Sports Centre - 01495 212206
Ebbw Vale Sports Centre -01495 303766
Tredegar Sports Centre - 01495 723554
Nantyglo Sports Centre - 01495 310785
Civic Centre Reception - payments
The Civic Centre reception will be closed until Tuesday, 4th January 2011. Customers can make payments via the website or the automated pay line on 0845 6042635.
Registry Service
Please note between December 28th and December 31st the registry offices will be open on an appointment only basis and subject to weather conditions. Please make sure you call ahead to check before attending any of the offices.
Tredegar office - 01495 722305
Abertillery office - 01495 216082
Schools
When the 2011 new term starts - any school closures as a result of severe weather will be reported on this website by 8am in the ‘winter weather – schools’ section.
Please note – this is based on information provided to us by the individual schools.
