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Wolverhampton council trials smart sensors in grit bins
1/26/2026 City of Wolverhampton Council is testing new sensor technology in grit bins as part of ongoing winter work to keep residents safe. |
Gritters blocked by double-parked cars in Peak District
1/13/2025 Derbyshire County Council’s gritting team was unable to access a road near a popular hiking spot at the weekend because of visitors’ parking. |
Council to scrap new grit bins
1/6/2025 Milder winters and fiscal pressures have prompted Dudley Council to consider stopping the introduction of any new grit bins. |
Councils stockpile salt as temperature plummets
12/6/2022 Local authorities have nearly 1.5 million tonnes of salt stockpiled across the country ready to treat icy roads and pavements this winter, survey reveals. |
Engineering safety into roadworks during the winter months
11/29/2022 Ben Duncker discusses the safety measures local authorities need to consider when planning winter road maintenance and upgrade works. |
Council chiefs warn of plague of potholes and salt shortages
8/31/2022 Council leaders warn that local authorities will struggle to maintain roads and street lights, and face salt shortages due to inflation and energy prices. |
County takes action after warning it may have breached procurement law
11/25/2021 Cambridgeshire County Council has made a number of improvements to their procurement processes after an external audit found the local authority might have breached procurement law. |
Council chiefs warn HGV driver shortage could hit gritting services
11/23/2021 Local authority leaders have warned that the HGV driver shortage might hit gritting services this winter. |
Council chiefs warn driver shortages could hit gritting services
10/11/2021 Local authority leaders have warned that driver shortages could affect gritting services this winter. |
Councils cut number of gritting days by 29% over two years, research shows
2/9/2021 The number of days councils spent gritting roads fell by 29% between 2017/18 and 2019/20, according to new research. |
Councils brace for cold weather
12/14/2018 Councils are well prepared to cope with freezing conditions over the winter, according to the latest report. |
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Councils stockpile 1.4 million tonnes of salt
11/26/2018 Councils have 1.4 million tonnes of salt stockpiled in preparation for winter, and have an average of nine full-size gritters each, a new survey has revealed. |
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Councils prepare for winter with 1.5 million tonnes for salt
11/27/2017 Councils have stockpiled 1.5 million tonnes of salt for gritting the roads and pledged to make sure vulnerable people are protected in the cold weather. |
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X-Factor gritter Nicole Saltslinger christened in naming ceremony
12/2/2016 The ‘most famous’ gritter in the country has been christened Nicole Saltslinger after a lot of careful deliberation and a frenzy of Twitter suggestions. |
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Councils ‘well-stocked’ with salt for the winter
11/7/2016 Local authorities are well prepared for icy weather and have plenty of salt in stock this year, council chiefs say. |
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Fears over outsourcing of winter services
5/6/2016 A council's plan to privatise some services could put their winter services at risk, a union official has warned. |
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Newcastle Council set to outsource its winter services
5/5/2016 Newcastle City Council plans to outsource its winter service provision under a maximum 10-year contract worth up to £6m. |
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Gritting salt stockpiles rise in 18% of councils, poll reveals
12/1/2014 Almost a fifth of councils are raising gritting salt stockpiles this winter, with 49% of town halls preparing to share supplies – a poll reveals. |
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Winter is coming...but keep maintenance for the summer
9/23/2014 Dr Howard Robinson, chief executive and company secretary of the Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA), looks at asphalt treatment and winter service. |
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Great British grit bins go high tech
9/23/2014 Effective winter planning and preparedness are essential for highways authorities. Surrey County Council looks after 1,800 grit bins across its network and a high tech solution has saved the council money and improved grit bin provision for residents. |
