Council policy on gritting
Gritting is carried out to ensure that the transport links which are essential to economic and social activity can continue safely throughout most of the winter. However, it is not the intention and is not possible to keep all roads free from ice and snow at all times.
We operate a priority system which, as far as reasonably possible, will permit safe movement on the more important parts of the road and pavement network, taking into account the finance which has been made available.
All roads and pavements have been assessed and given a priority. This priority takes account of how busy and how important the road or pavement is.
When there is snow or ice, the most important roads and pavements will be treated first and once these are clear the next most important ones will be done and so on.
There are limits to the service that can be provided. Many minor roads and pavements will not be treated unless they become impassable.
