KWC will be closed on Friday 24 January 2025 in line with public safety advice of not to travel, and to work from home where possible. 

There are weather warnings for very strong winds from midnight 23 January, including a RED warning for Friday 24 January from 7am – 2pm – see below.

RED Weather Warning – Friday 24 January 2025 – Ards and North Down Borough Council

Danger to life from flying debris, dangerous conditions, travel disruption, damage to buildings, large waves at coasts, fallen trees, and power cuts are likely.

All public offices and facilities will be closed on Friday, Government have advised  the public To stay at Home and Stay Safe.

Keep a close eye on weather warnings and follow advice from the Met Office: https://weather.metoffice.gov.uk/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings#?date=2025-01-24&id=e443c41c-c938-4aad-8076-9eec2ab7a3be

Useful Emergency Contact Numbers:

• Police, Fire, and Ambulance Services: 999 (101 for non-emergencies)
• Northern Ireland Housing Executive: 03448 920 901
• Northern Ireland Electricity: 08457 643 643
• NI Gas Emergency Service: 0800 002 001
• Northern Ireland Water Waterline: 03457 440 088
• Flooding Incident Line: 0300 2000 100

Information on how to prepare and stay safe: www.nidirect.gov.uk/news/strong-winds-weather-warning-information-and-advice

Ladybirds is open today for parents who are unable to make any other arrangements today for childcare and have to go to work for frontline services.  

For more information contact Alison or Sarah on 028 91 478292