Fleetwood tip closed due to flooding - this is when it is expected to reopen

The town's household waste recycling centre facility, located in Jameson Road, has been closed today (January 14) due to adverse weather conditions.

Lancashire County Council has apologised for any inconvenience caused and have said they hope to reopen the tip later today.

"Our recycling centre at Jameson Road, Fleetwood, is currently closed due to flooding following heavy rain in the area," a council spokesman said.

"We're sorry for any inconvenience caused, and expect to be able to reopen the site later this afternoon once the water subsides."

The council has asked people to follow @LancashireCC on Twitter for updates.

Here is the full Met Office weather forecast for the week ahead across the North West:

Today (January 14):

A largely wet day across the region with a prolonged band of rain accompanied by sleet and some snow during the morning. Wintry conditions remaining through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 5 °C.

Tonight (January 14):

Any remaining rain, sleet and snow turning light during the evening and dying out later. Rather dry and cloudy night with some lingering showers for the northern areas. Feeling cold. Minimum temperature -2 °C.

Friday (January 15):

A mostly dry and cloudy day for most, some wintry showers for the northern areas, clearing later in the day. Low cloud arriving for later. Wind strengthens overnight. Maximum temperature 6 °C.

Outlook for Saturday to Monday (January 16 - January 18):

Wind, rain and hill snow on Saturday, heavy at times. Sunday mostly dry with sunny spells. Monday rather unsettled with possibly heavy rain.

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