Cold-health alert for South East

Please be aware, an Amber Cold-health alert has been issued with effect from 6 January 2026 at 10:00am to 11 January 2026 at 12:00pm. You can read more on the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) website - Weather alert for south-east | UKHSA data dashboard.

In this cold weather, don’t forget to look out for anyone close to you who might struggle with the drop in temperature.  Read further guidance here - Keeping warm and well: staying safe in cold weather - GOV.UK and Surrey County Council's winter advice page  Winter advice - Surrey County Council.

If you’re finding it difficult to get to the shops, social activities, or medical appointments in the cold weather, Hoppa provide door-to-door transport anywhere within the zone you live in Waverley. You can find out more by visiting our web page - Community Transport | Waverley Borough Council.

Find out about warm welcome venues in Waverley List of Warm Welcome Venues in Surrey - Surrey County Council.

If you are travelling or out and about on the roads, please take care and make sure your car is prepared – you can find more advice on The AA site Winter driving advice: Driving in winter conditions | The AA.

You can also find a full list of emergency contact numbers and more information on flooding, including, signing up for flood warnings,  by visiting our Emergencies in Waverley web page.