Bin collections suspended today due to ongoing snow and icy conditions across Derry City and Strabane District

In a statement the Council said: ‘Due to ongoing snow and icy conditions, a number of Council services across Derry City and Strabane District continue to be impacted today.

‘Please note that Household Bin Collections for today have been SUSPENDED.

‘Arrangements will be made to collect them as soon as it is safe to do so’.

Meanwhile ‘all Council cemeteries remain closed this morning and will only reopen once it is safe to do so’.

‘Burials will continue to be prioritised,’ they add.

And in the area, some recycling centres may experience delayed opening this morning due to weather conditions. The public is asked to ‘be patient as services resume safely’.

And ‘some community centres may be closed today due to the weather’. Users are advised to contact their local centre directly for the latest information.

With regards to Parks & Open Spaces, the public is ‘advised to exercise caution when using parks and open spaces and to stay updated with weather forecasts, particularly if travelling’.

‘The health and safety of staff and the public remains our top priority.

‘While teams are working hard to maintain essential services, some disruption is unavoidable.

‘Thank you for your patience and understanding’.

The Council adds that ‘further updates will be shared throughout the day’.