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Winter weather handy links
Information and useful links about the Weather in Draycott in the Moors
Advice on gritting, priority roads & footpaths and keeping warm this winter
Staffordshire County Council is responsible for winter maintenance and gritting of public roads and footpaths throughout Staffordshire, including Staffordshire Moorlands.
You can follow Staffordshire County Council on twitter for the latest information.
To request a grit bin re-fill or a road to be gritted please follow this link to the Staffordshire Moorlands website where this request can be made.
Here are some other useful website links to provide you with more information:
The Government’s ‘Get Ready for Winter’ campaign provides links to specific information and advice from government departments and charities to help you as the weather turns colder. The Cabinet Office has also launched a ‘Winter Weather’ page bringing together material and news in one place.
Staffordshire Prepared website – this website will provide further information when severe snow and ice hits Staffordshire and Staffordshire Moorlands
NHS advice on staying warm and well this winter.
Weather
For the latest weather reports we recommend the following links
Met Office – You can search this site by using your postcode to find up to date local information
Met Office Mountain weather report for the Peak District – this site can be used for locations over 300 metres above sea level
Transport and driving
BBC Travel website provides regular updates on specific roads and closures.
Public transport information from Staffordshire County Council website. You can also sign up to receive alerts from Staffordshire County Council which includes up to date information on public transport
National Rail website provides the latest update from national rail.
Roadworks.org is a website that shows any roadworks around the UK – you can search for a specific area.
School Closures
Information on any schools closing can be found on the Staffordshire County Council website. Schools are not obliged to send updates to this service so please call your child’s school if they don’t appear on the list but you have concerns.
Local Radio
This can be a great place to find out information when bad weather sets in – here is a list of local stations which may be of use.
Floodline
It’s not just snow we have to concern ourselves with over the winter months. Anyone living near water can also have problems with flooding. To get the most up to date notifications register with floodline.