The first snow and frosts of winter have arrived and we all remember the bitter chill of recent winters.
It is important to be prepared for the ice and snow we know is coming... maybe next week, maybe next month.
Click on the options below - from waste and recycling to winter at home - for links to information and advice that will help you stay ready for winter.
For up-to-date information on school closures due to severe weather, tune in to BBC Essex (95.3 & 103.5 FM 729 & 765 AM) or visit their website:
The Met Office website hosts the government's information on the simple things that can help you and your family keep warm, healthy and safe through the cold weather. Visit: Met Office: get ready for winter
