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New grit bin required
Sent to Northumberland County Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 8669618.
Having previously raised this request, a reply that it was inspected and didn’t meet the criteria was received at about 0830 the next working day. It therefore it obviously wasn’t effectively inspected or considered hence renewing.
This is a house estate in a steep hill. Cars yesterday (and in other periods) can’t get up it and have to be abandoned.
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.
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