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No grit bin currently available
Sent to Northumberland County Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 8662914.
The cul-de-sac in Skipton Close does not get any sun in the winter months so when icy and snowy the road does not defrost well. It can take a couple more days to defrost that the main road in Skipton Close. A grit bin would benefit all residents who live in the cul-de-sac preventing cars skidding and people slipping on the road.
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.
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