Most schools and nurseries have closed across the constituency (do check emails/texts from schools), as well as heavy disruption to local transport including the closure of Rotherham Central Railway Station until at least 11:45 this morning. Services are delayed or cancelled through Kiveton Park and Kiveton Bridge Railway Stations.

All First and Stagecoach bus routes are suspended across Rotherham and Sheffield. Please take care if you are travelling on the roads this morning, however the snow is still coming down so avoid any unnecessary travel.

Residents impacted by flooding, particularly around Whiston Brook, please do ring Floodline on 0345 988 1188 or text 0345 602 6340. If you require assistance, please email me on jake.richards.mp@parliament.uk

UPDATE 08:28 – Water level is falling at Whiston Brook – https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/targe…/123FWF720?

What to do if you need help:

Call 105 for help if you lose power

Always call 999 if there is any immediate danger

Please stay safe – you can receive regular updates by visiting www.metoffice.gov.uk

Keep up to date with the latest weather updates from RMBC by visiting https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/weather-updates

Check before you travel – https://www.travelsouthyorkshire.com