Highways Adverse Weather & Winter Service Plan

Grit bins

Across the county we have around 1,100 grit bins located in known trouble spots such as steep hills and bends prone to icy conditions and not normally treated as part of the primary routes. There is a limit on resources and currently we are unable to provide additional grit bins on request. We do work with town and community councils and residents’ associations to review the locations of grit bins. We inspect and fill all of our grit bins in the autumn. If there is snow, the bins will only be re-filled if staff and equipment become available to undertake the work.

Residents are advised that the salt should be used very sparingly, as it does not aid grip but is supplied to assist in preventing the formation of ice and melting of snow. It is provided for use only on public roads and pavements and should not be used or transported anywhere else. We do not refill grit bins on demand.