Winter service policy

We’ll keep highways clear of snow and ice to ensure safe travel and access to services.

To comply we will do the following: -

• Respond to changes to legislation.       

• Follow winter maintenance guidelines from the Code of Practice and NWSRG

• Publish a Winter Service Plan.

• Annual Review of the Winter Service Plan including stakeholder consultation.

• Salt designated roads and footways as per the Winter Service Plan

• Respond to public calls based on the Winter Service Plan priorities.

• Respond to public calls based on Winter Service Plan priorities

• Follow contingency measures with 24-hour staffing and public contact during emergencies

• Partner with other agencies to improve communication and reduce public risk.

• Use methods aimed at ensuring effectiveness and safety whilst minimising the environmental impact.

• Show gritting routes in Civic Centres and online.

• Annual review of the use and provision of salt bins.