Leeds Council staff are working to keep Leeds ticking over as heavy snowfall continues to cause problems for communities across much of West Yorkshire and the rest of the North.

Leeds City Council’s gritting teams were on the road throughout the night, treating and ploughing all main routes, many of which are now reported to be either clear or clearing.

Gritting was also carried out early yesterday evening, amid a Met Office amber level snow warning that is due to remain in force until midday today.

Today’s bin collections are likely to be badly affected by the weather, with plans being put in place to revisit – where possible – missed streets over the weekend and potentially into Monday.

Dozens of schools in Leeds have been closed for the day, while others will be opening late. Full details of the affected sites can be found here.

The council is aiming to open as many of its community hubs as possible today, although arrangements will vary from site to site depending on weather conditions and staff availability. People planning to visit a hub are advised to check on the situation at their intended destination before setting out. Contact information can be found here.

The council would like to thank all of its staff and those working at partner organisations for their efforts during the difficult conditions. Residents are also thanked for their patience and understanding as teams endeavour to keep frontline services operating as close to normal as possible.