Council teams show true grit

Council gritting teams have been out 15 times during the recent cold snap from 5 to 18 December.

Crews were deployed on average once a day, and have spread more than 450 tonnes of salt to help keep the roads safe.

A double shift was carried out on 10 December 2022 due to heavy snow, and the crews were also deployed twice on 17 Dec, once in the morning due to snowfall/freezing rain and again in the evening due to sub-zero temperatures overnight.

There are 324 grit bins placed at potential ‘trouble spots’ across the borough, such as where there are sharp bends or steep inclines and where historically snow and ice have caused serious problems.

Grit bins are replenished on request throughout the winter season as and when crews are available – 120 bins have already been refilled this year on request.

Please remember that the grit provided in the bins is for treating roads and footways, and should not be used to treat private driveways.

Councillor Alan Quinn, cabinet member for the environment, climate change and operations, said: “While most of us are relaxing in front of the fire, or even tucked up in bed, our crews have been out there in the freezing cold at all hours to keep Bury moving. Let’s say a big thanks to them, and hope that the weather stays warm enough to give them a decent Christmas too.”

More information on our Winter Service (Gritting) can be found on our website here: Gritting - winter service - Bury Council.

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Press release issued: 21 December 2022.