Winter Consultation Begins
16 July 2011 by Paul Rhoades
Following the particularly bad weather last winter, and regardless of the fact that its the middle of July, the council has begun its consultation on winter resource planning.This will include identifying key routes for gritting, forming response teams and identifying priority or high dependency groups who will need special attention should the snows cut off towns and villages in North Lincolnshire again this winter.
Last winter's snow fall was labeled by some as "unprecedented" but we have been told by climatologists for several years now to expect harsher winters and warmer summers where we are, due to changes to the gulf stream which will result in stronger northerly winds in the winter period.
Something which I noticed which would have been particularly useful over the winter period would be some salt grit bins. There used to be one on the corner of manor road, another near the junction with Manor Rd/ Holme Lane and a third at the opposite end of Holme Lane where it joins Holme Hall Avenue.
Bins with salt in them placed in strategic locations could greatly help keep traffic moving and would encourage members of the public to move a bit of snow, especially if there is some grit there to help them.
What suggestions would you make to the council to help / plan for this coming winter? Do you know any one who may need some extra help, or did you find your self suddenly involved with helping others, perhaps checking neighbors or clearing away snow last winter?
Leave us your comments, and any ideas for the council below.
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