The Council's Severe Weather Policy is designed to assist in maintaining continuity of service delivery during periods of severe weather and to provide employees with a range of options where adverse weather conditions prevent them from fulfilling their contractual obligation to attend work or comply fully with normal working arrangements. 

Below you will find the policy along with the application form for special leave due to severe weather.

Policy/Procedure

• Severe Weather Policy (PDF, 178 KB)(opens new window)

Additional Guidance

• EIB Issue 24 - Severe Weather (PDF, 346 KB)(opens new window)

Forms

• Application for Special Leave - Severe Weather (Word doc, 34 KB)(opens new window)