We want you to travel as safely as possible during the winter and it's our aim to keep major roads free from ice and snow. On this page you can find information about staying safe during harsh weather.

School closures

For the latest information on school closures: contact your school  view live updates from BBC Essex

Winter information

• Live updates  
• Gritting the roads 
• Clearing snow 
• Salt stocks  
• Winter bin and recycling collections (see district or borough council information) 
• Buses and school transport 
• Winter driving 
• What we do.  

Checking on older people