Weather no longer affecting local services
Schools are open and services are returning to normal in Ealing following the recent snowfall.
Refuse and recycling collections are operating with crews working to clear the outstanding collections caused by last week's disruption.
The icy conditions in some areas mean there may be delays so residents are asked to leave their bins and boxes out if they are not emptied.
The UK is in the grip of its longest cold snap for almost 30 years, and severe weather warnings are still in place across parts of the UK for both snow and ice.
People are being are advised to take extra care and refer to the Highways Agency for further advice regarding traffic disruption on motorways and trunk roads.
This week temperatures in London are forecast to be above freezing but there is still the prospect of sleet arriving on Wednesday.
Councils have been using about 60,000 tonnes of salt daily and supplies have been running short. The Highways Agency and local authorities have agreed to cut use of grit and salt by 25%.
If you want to publicise any closures or services affected in Ealing due to the weather contact editor@ealingtoday.co.uk
January 11, 2010
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