The weather is set to warm up by Monday so hopefully we will not have to cope with icy roads and pavements for too long. If it does stay around the council has a number of ways to contact it. You can email help@durham.gov.uk if for example a grit bin is empty, alternatively you can call 03000 261 000. Please check on your elderly neighbours if the weather continues to deteriorate.

The Met Office has the latest weather warnings at www.metoffice.gov.uk