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11 December 2024, 08:45

The following Drop-in Centres will be open today (Wednesday 11 December) in order for residents to stay warm, have a shower and charge mobile phones. Warm drinks will also be provided at:

• Council's Office Penmorfa, Aberaeron- 9am - 5pm
• Aberaeron Leisure Centre - 3pm - 9pm
• Cardigan Leisure Centre - 7am - 9pm
• Plascrug Leisure Centre - 7am - 9pm
• Lampeter Wellbeing Centre - 9am - 9pm

10 December 2024, 16:00 - Road closures and roads open

Our Teams and contractors have again been out clearing trees on the network, and the following roads which were previously reported as closed are now passable with care:

B4334 Aberbanc to Coedybryn

C1034 Lon Rhydygwin, Llanfarian (cars only)

C1038 Silian (cars only)

A44 Ponterwyd to Dyffryn Castell

The following roads will remain closed overnight on Tuesday 10 December as more fallen trees are reported/identified:

B4572 Aberystwyth Crematorium to Llangorwen

B4578 Tyncelyn to Llanio

C1037 Dolfor (Trawscoed to Lledrod)

C1099 Maesllyn

C1180 Cwmtydu

C1075 Pontsian

C1063 Brongest to Betws Ifan

C1041 from A482 at Neuadd Lwyd

A44 Ponterwyd to Dyffryn Castell

B4572 Aberystwyth Crematorium to Llangorwen

B4578 Tyncelyn to Llanio

C1037 Dolfor (Trawscoed to Lledrod)

C1099 Maesllyn

C1180 Cwmtydu

C1075 Pontsian

C1063 Brongest to Betws Ifan

C1041 from A482 at Neuadd Lwyd

10 December 2024, 09:00 - Drop-in Centres

The following Drop-in Centres will be open today (Monday 9 December) in order for residents to stay warm, have a shower and charge mobile phones. Warm drinks will also be provided at:

• Council's Office Penmorfa, Aberaeron- 9am - 5pm
• Aberaeron Leisure Centre - 3pm - 9pm
• Cardigan Leisure Centre - 7am - 9pm
• Plascrug Leisure Centre - 7am - 9pm
• Lampeter Wellbeing Centre - 9am - 9pm

10 December 2024, 08:45 - School closures

The following schools will be closed today, due to power outages:

• Ysgol Rhos Helyg School, Bronant campus

However, the Llangeitho Campus, is inviting pupils and staff from Ysgol Rhos Helyg Bronant to join them again today. Pupils that normally travel to the Bronant campus by bus will be taken to the Llangeitho campus.

09 December 2024, 17:30 - Road closures and roads open

Our Teams and contractors have again been out clearing trees on the network, and the following roads which were previously reported as closed are now passable with care:

B4337 Llanrhystud

B4338 Cwrtnewydd

B4571 Ffostrasol

A475 nr Rugby Club, Newcastle Emlyn

B4570 Llangoedmor

The following roads will remain closed overnight on Monday 9 December:

A44 Capel Bangor to Dyffryn Castell

B4572 Aberystwyth Crematorium to Llangorwen

B4578 Stag’s Head from Tyncelyn to Llanio

B4572 from Clarach to the Crematorium

B4334 Aberbanc to Coedybryn

C1034 Lon Rhydygwin, Llanfarian

C1037 Dolfor (Trawscoed to Lledrod)

C1038 Silian

C1099 Maesllyn

C1180 Cwmtydu

U1113 Goginan

U1315 Bronant

U5208 Llandyfriog

There will still be a significant amount of debris on all roads and the public are advised to exercise extreme care when driving.

We will look to post further updates when available during the day on Tuesday 10 December and would again like to thank the public for their continued patience and understanding at this challenging time.

09 December 2024, 17:00 - Ceredigion Warm Spaces

In addition to the Drop-in Centres that are open to members of the public today, please see below a list of ‘Warm Spaces’ that are also available:

Camfan, Lampeter Mon. - Fri. 9.30am - 3.30pm

Depot Area 43, Cardigan (Youth only) Tuesday to Saturday

Longwood Community Woodland, nr Lampeter Mon. Weds. Fri. Sat 10am - 4pm

Cletwr Café, Tre’r Ddol open until 9pm tonight

Tregaron Family Centre, Tregaron Memorial Hall Tues. 10.30am - 1.30pm

Aberporth Village Hall open tonight and Tuesday until 9pm

Cwtch Cynnes, Talybont Memorial Hall Tuesday 10am - 12pm

Aberystwyth Arts Centre

Theatre Mwldan, Cardigan Tues. to Sun. 12 - 8pm

Mwldan Centre, Cardigan Mon. until 2pm

Homestart Aberaeron

Homestart office, Lampeter Monday 12.30 - 2pm

Aberystwyth Library Tuesday 9.30am - 11am

Penparcau Hub Tuesday 12pm - 1.30pm

Felinfach Memorial Hall Thursday 12.20 - 2pm

Talybont Memorial Hall Thursday 10am - 11.30am

09 December, 16:00 - Advice on food surplus

If you’ve had a power cut, here is some advice on what to do with food waste:

• Please remove the food from its packaging.
• Put the food waste in your food waste bin and the packaging in your clear recycling bag as appropriate .
• If your food waste bin is full please place excess food waste in a bucket or small container clearly labelled “Food Waste” and place it out for collection with your food waste bin on your next scheduled collection day.

08 December 2024, 17.20

Due to a low turn-out at Penmorfa Offices, Aberaeron, the drop-in centre will now close at 7.30pm tonight.

08 December 2024, 17.15

Our Teams and contractors have been out on the network clearing trees since first light this morning, focusing on the main roads (A & B) and so it may be some time before trees affecting all/other roads may be attended to.

The following roads which we are aware were affected by fallen trees and/or flooding are now passable with care

A44 Aberystwyth to Capel Bangor

A44 Dyffryn Castell to Llangurig

A487 Machynlleth to Cardigan

A4120 Aberystwyth to Ponterwyd

A485 Llanilar to Llanfarian

A485 Llanilar to Rhosygarth

A485 Tregaron to Lampeter

A482 Lampeter to Aberaeron

A475 Horeb to Lampeter

A484 Cardigan to Lampeter

B4571 Ffostrasol to Adpar

B4476 Prengwyn to Llandysul

B4578 North Road/Gwbert Road

B4337 Temple Bar to Llanybydder

B4338 Llanybydder to Cwrtnewydd

B4321 Llangrannog

C1162 Beulah

B4340 Aberystwyth to Abermagwr

B4342 Stags Head to Llangeitho

B4343 Tregaron to Pontrhydfendigaid

B4343 Pontrhydfendiagid to Devils Bridge

B4343 Llanddewi Brefi to Cellan

B4337 Llanrhystud to Talsarn

B4577 Tyncelyn to Cross Inn

B4572 Waunfawr to Aberystwyth Crematorium - (will open later tonight)

B4353 Bow Street to Borth

The following sections of road will remain closed overnight and will be reviewed tomorrow:

A44 Capel Bangor to Dyffryn Castell

A475 nr Rugby Club, Newcastle Emlyn

B4337 Llanrhystud to Jct, with C1002

B4572 Aberystwyth Crematorium to Llangorwen

B4578 at Cefn Banadl

B4338 Cwrtnewydd (nr Alltgoch Quarry)

B4571 Ffostrasol

C1099 Maesllyn

C1180 Cwmtydu

There will still be a significant amount of debris on all roads and the public are advised to exercise extreme care when driving. We will look to post further updates when available during the day on Monday and would again like to thank the public for their continued patience and understanding at this challenging time.

 

08 December 2024, 16.45

Please note that the Drop In Centres will be open today (Sunday 8 December) until 10pm, in order for residents to stay warm, have a shower and charge mobile phones. Warm drinks will also be provided at:

Cardigan Leisure Centre

Aberystwyth - Plascrug Leisure Centre

The Penmorfa Offices Aberaeron are also open for a warm drink, and if you wish to charge your mobile phones.

We are hoping to bring an update on provision in the Lampeter area soon.

 

08 December 2024, 14.30

Ceredigion County Council has opened the following Centres today (Sunday 8 December) in order for residents to stay warm, have a shower and charge mobile phones. Warm drinks will also be provided:

Penmorfa Offices Aberaeron

Cardigan Leisure Centre

Aberystwyth - Plascrug Leisure Centre

We are working to prepare provision in the Lampeter area also, and we will provide additional information in due course.

We are contacting all vulnerable residents that have a care plan, and responding to all requests for support. Please check on any vulnerable neighbours and let us know if you require assistance.

 

08 December 2024, 12.15

Please note that the A485 between Abermad and Llanfarian which had been re-opened is now closed again.

We are aiming to re-open this road later this afternoon.

There will still be a significant amount of debris and water on all roads and the public are advised to exercise extreme care when driving.

We will look to post further updates when available and would again like to thank the public for their continued patience and understanding at this challenging time.

 

08 December 2024, 10.10

Our Teams and contractors are out on the network clearing trees since first light this morning, focusing initially on the main roads (A & B) and so it may be some time before trees affecting other roads may be attended to.

The following roads which were previously closed due to fallen trees are now passable with care:

• A4120 Pontrhydygroes – Devils Bridge
• A485 Llanilar to Llanfarian
• B4342 Stags Head to Llangeitho

There will still be a significant amount of debris and water on all roads and the public are advised to exercise extreme care when driving.

 We will look to post further updates when available and would again like to thank the public for their continued patience and understanding at this challenging time.

 

08 December 2024, 8.15

Whilst the high winds associated with Storm Darragh have eased, there are still a significant number of large trees affecting access along the highway network, and so driving conditions remain extremely hazardous.

The Council’s Teams and contractors will be out again this morning to try and clear the trees, focusing initially on the main roads (A & B) and so it may be some time before trees affecting other roads may be attended to.

Even after the trees have been cleared, there will still be a significant amount of debris and floodwater which means that extreme care should be taken when driving.

We will look to post further updates when available, and would again like to thank the public for their patience and understanding at this challenging time.

 

07 December 2024, 20.30

A flood warning has been issued by Natural Resources Wales for the River Aeron in Aberaeron for property and roads close to the river in Aberaeron including the council offices and public park; and for the River Teifi at Llanybydder relating to the caravan site, property in Station Terrace, Bridge Street, Highmead Terrace and highmead Arms Hotel.

See the following links for further information:

River Aeron at Aberaeron - Flood warnings and alerts

River Teifi at Llanybyther - Flood warnings and alerts

 

07 December 2024, 15.45

We are aware of a significant number of fallen trees and poles/cables across the County that are affecting access across the highway network, and driving conditions remain extremely hazardous.

Our teams and contractors have been out overnight and throughout the day clearing fallen trees to keep roads open, but the number of trees that have fallen, and continue to fall coupled with the dangerous working conditions mean that it will not be possible to open many roads overnight, and so those trees/roads will be prioritised tomorrow.

We would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding at this time.

 

07 December 2024, 15.30

A flood warning has been issued by Natural Resources Wales for River Ystwyth at Rhydyfelin and Llanfarian, River Aeron at Talsarn and River Rheidol for low lying areas, Aberystwyth.

Flooding is expected for isolated property at Llanfarian, Abermad and at Pont Castell; property between the Red Lion Public House and the river and the B4337 road at Talsarn; and the A44 road at Lovesgrove, the A4120 road and the playing fields and Pavilions at Llanbadarn, including the caravan sites at Aberystwyth Holiday Village and Grovener Farm.

See the following links for further information:

https://flood-warning.naturalresources.wales/Detail/102FWF163A

https://flood-warning.naturalresources.wales/Detail/102FWF160A

https://flood-warning.naturalresources.wales/Detail/102FWB162A

 

07 December 2024, 14.15

The Red weather warning for wind is no longer in place as of 11:00 today, however the Amber warning for wind remains in place until 21:00.

As conditions remain hazardous, Ceredigion residents and visitors are advised to avoid all but essential travel.

Ceredigion crews have been working overnight and are continuing work across the County.

 

07 December 2024, 09:10

A flood warning has been issued by Natural Resources Wales for River Teifi at Pontrhydfendigaid and Lampeter.

Flooding is expected for properties adjacent to and to the north of the River Teifi in Pontrhydfendigaid, including Bridge Street. Flooding is also expected to the north of the River Teifi in Lampeter, including the supermarket and Leisure centre.

See the following links for further information:

Flood Warning for: River Teifi at Pontrhydfendigaid

Flood Warning for: River Teifi at Lampeter

 

07 December 2024, 09:00

The Yellow weather warning for rain has been updated for Ceredigion and is now in place from 15:00 on Friday 06 December to 21:00 Saturday 07 December, 2024.

 

06 December 2024, 15:00

Due to the Red weather warning for wind between 03:00 and 11:00 on Saturday 07 December 2024, the following events / services will be closed for public safety:

• Felinfach Pantomime on Saturday 7 December
• County Leisure Centres
• County Wellbeing Centres
• County Libraries
• Ceredigion Museum
• County Household Waste Sites

There won’t be any public transport available during the morning, including Traws Cymru bus services. For further information on Traws Cymru services, contact ‘Transport for Wales’.

 

06 December 2024, 13:15

A Red wind warning has been issued by the Met Office for Ceredigion which is valid from 03:00 to 11:00 on Saturday 07 December, 2024. The Met Office forecast that gusts of 90mph or more are to be expected on Saturday morning.

Ceredigion residents and visitors are advised to stay safe from the impact of this extreme weather. Avoid travelling by road during potentially dangerous conditions as widespread damage, power and travel disruption is likely. Being outside in high winds is a danger for potential injury, stay indoors if you can.

Power disruption is likely, try and prepare in advance by gathering torches, phone power banks and other essential items. The winds could also lead to power cuts and affect Council-run services.

Coastal areas are also in danger due to large waves. In an emergency, call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.

Residents are also reminded of the need to remain safe outside of the period of the Red Warning, due to the Amber warning that is also in force between 01:00 to 21:00 on Saturday 07 December 2024.

The Yellow weather wind warning is also still in place from 15:00 Friday 06 December until 06:00 Sunday 08 December, 2024, and a Yellow weather rain warning from 15:00 Friday 06 December until 12:00 on Saturday 07 December, 2024.

Visit the Met Office website for updates on the weather situation: UK weather warnings - Met Office 

Keep up to date with the local weather forecasts and follow the advice of emergency services and the Council.

 

05 December 2024, 14:40

An Amber weather warning for wind has been issued by the Met Office and is valid from 03:00 Saturday 07 December until 21:00 Saturday 07 December, 2024. 

A Yellow weather wind warning has also been issued from 15:00 Thursday 05 December until 06:00 Sunday 08 December, 2024, and a Yellow weather rain warning from 15:00 Friday 06 December until 12:00 on Saturday 07 December, 2024.

The Met Office forecast gusts that will frequently reach 60-70 mph and, along exposed coastal stretches 70-80 mph is possible at times, with 20-30mm of rainfall is expected quite widely. Some parts of Wales likely to see 50-60 mm over this period which may lead to some flooding and disruption in places.

Ceredigion residents and visitors are advised to be safe and not make unnecessary journeys during the weather warnings. 

The public are reminded to be careful whilst travelling as the winds may result in fallen trees and debris being present on the highway. The public are also asked to be vigilant in relation to the potential damage to buildings and other structures, resulting in tiles and other debris falling in public areas.

The winds could also lead to power cuts and affect Council-run services.

Visit the Met Office website for updates on the weather situation: UK weather warnings - Met Office