Communities urged to be resilient
Published 3 Dec 2010 09:30
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The severe weather has made an early return this winter with sub zero temperatures and snow affecting the whole country.
East Ayrshire Council say their Roads Section is working round the clock gritting priority one roads and pavements, keeping communities on the move, and treating the priority 2 and 3 roads when resources permit.
However it is impossible for them to keep every road and pavement clear and say that communities need to show resilience.
Councillor Bobby McDill, Spokesperson for Delivering Community Regeneration said: "Over the last week the Council has received many requests for additional salt to be made available to communities and on occasion the Council has been asked to sell salt to residents. The Council purchases salt in bulk quantities to grit our public roads and pavements, it is essential that grit is used in accordance with our Winter Service Plan and roads and pavements are treated on a priority basis.
"It is therefore the responsibility of individuals or commercial ventures to source their own supplies for personal use. Small quantities of salt can be purchased from DIY stores, garden centres and petrol stations whereas larger quantities can be purchased from suppliers such as JC Peacock & Company Limited, Ayr."
The Council has placed over 400 grit bins at known trouble spots around East Ayrshire and these are intended to aid road users. In addition 35 larger Community Grit bins are currently being installed at various locations in towns and villages throughout East Ayrshire. Salt can no longer be collected from our depots.
Further information about salt and gritting can be found on the following web-sites:
This article appeared in Cumnock Chronicle 03 Dec 10
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