It’s important to be prepared for the winter months. Here you will find useful information and advice about our winter services, help and support on keeping safe and well in winter and also find out which roads we grit in the city. There’s also information on our Christmas offer and activities taking place in the city.
Gritting
Find out which roads we grit and why and how you can help us in the colder weather.
- How we monitor weather conditions and how you can help us [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/roads-highways-pavements/winter-service-gritting]
- Gritting routes [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/roads-highways-pavements/winter-service-gritting/2]
- Interactive gritting map [https://maps.coventry.gov.uk:8010/connect/analyst/mobile/#/main?mapcfg=gritting]
- Self-help grit bins [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/roads-highways-pavements/winter-service-gritting/4]
- Winter maintenance [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/roads-highways-pavements/winter-service-gritting/5]
Bin collections
Find out when your bin collections will be and what can go into your bins.
- When is my bin collected? [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/bindays]
- Recycling and disposal centre (the tip) [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/tip]
- What can I put in my green-lidded bin? [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/greenbin]
- What can I put in my blue-lidded bin? [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/bluebin]
- How can I report a missed bin? [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/missedbins]
Keep Warm, Keep Well
Cold weather can bring many challenges to our health and wellbeing. Make sure you’re prepared for the season.
- Top tips for keeping warm and well this winter [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/keep-warm-1/keep-warm/3]
- Money advice: cost of living [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/keep-warm-1/keep-warm/2]
- Warm welcome venues
- Safety and security this winter [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/keep-warm-1/keep-warm/3]
- Looking after your health this winter [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/keep-warm-1/keep-warm/3]
- Stay connected over winter [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/keep-warm-1/keep-warm/5]
Coventry Holiday Activities and Food Programme
Have a look at the fantastic range of activities, all with free food provided, during the Christmas school holidays.
- Winter fun HAF activities [https://eequ.org/coventryhaf]
- HAF activities map [https://eequ.org/coventryhaf?view=map]
- Winter fun letters (translated versions included) [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/download/7733/haf-winter-fun-letters]
Christmas market and shopping
Find out all about Christmas in Coventry!
- Coventry’s Christmas Market [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/events/event/8520/coventry-s-christmas-market-and-big-wheel]
- Big Wheel prices and booking options [https://www.coventrygiantwheel.com/]
- Late night shopping – free parking [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/news/article/5108/free-festival-of-christmas-set-to-make-coventry-city-centre-sparkle]
School closures
Adverse weather conditions and other unexpected circumstances may sometimes lead to schools in Coventry being closed for safety reasons.
Most schools announce closures via their own websites, social media, apps or SMS alert systems.
Find out if your child’s school is closed [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/snowline]
Travel and weather
Plan ahead before travelling and make sure you check the weather forecast.
- Met Office weather [https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/]
- Transport for West Midlands [https://www.tfwm.org.uk/]
- National Rail [https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/status-and-disruptions/]
- @CoventryCCRoads on X [https://x.com/CoventryCCRoads]
Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP)
This Severe Weather Emergency Protocol sets out the arrangements that Coventry City Council and partners will put in place to ensure that people are not at risk on the streets in Coventry during severe weather.
- Facilities available during SWEP [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/homelessness-1/coventry-swep-protocol-2022/6]
- Find out if SWEP is active [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/swep]
Get in touch
Follow our social media channels for updates on any services affected by bad weather.
- Latest news on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/]
- Latest news on X [https://x.com/home]
- Contact customer services [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/contact-council]