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A New Grit Bin request problem has been found

Reported via desktop in the New Grit Bin request category anonymously at 16:11, Thursday 2 April 2026

Sent to Northumberland County Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 9232085.

A New Grit Bin request problem has been found by Northumberland County Council

Updates

  • Update - The criteria for installing new grit bins are points-based and take into account several factors. These include the severity of slopes and bends, the type of traffic using the road, whether the highway forms part of a Priority 1 gritting route for roads or footways, the presence of an existing grit bin within a 200-metre radius, and levels of footway use. A Highway Inspector has visited and assessed the location. Unfortunately, it does not meet Northumberland County Council’s criteria for the installation of a new grit bin. However, the local town or parish council may choose to 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 locally. Any proposed location must be safely accessible for highway crews to refill and must not obstruct the public footway. These grit bins are typically green in colour. This report has now been closed. Thank you.

    State changed to: Closed

    Posted by Northumberland County Council at 06:15, Wednesday

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