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Request grit bin

Reported via mobile in the New Grit Bin request category anonymously at 18:03, Thursday 8 January 2026

Sent to Northumberland County Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 8649406.

Would like a grit bin to bin places and filled on well close near the houses at infirmary square

  • Update - The criteria for the installation of a new grit bin are points based and include the severity of slopes and bends, the category of traffic using the road, whether the highway is on a Primary 1 gritting route for roads or footways, the presence of an existing grit bin within a 200-metre radius, and footway footfall.
    Our Highway Inspector has inspected and assessed the location and, unfortunately, it does not meet Northumberland County Council criteria for the installation of a new grit bin.
    However, the local town or parish council may purchase a grit bin from Northumberland County Council for installation at a location that does not meet the winter service criteria but is considered necessary by the town or parish council. Any such location must be safely accessible for Highway crews to refill and must not obstruct the public footpath. These grit bins are usually green.
    This report has now been closed. Thank you.

    State changed to: Closed

    Posted by Northumberland County Council at 10:13, Monday 19 January 2026

  • This report is now closed to updates from the public. You can make a new report in the same location.