Published on:
29
September 2011
Clackmannanshire Council is already preparing for winter. The Council has approved an updated policy that emphasises the priority treatment of footways used by the most pedestrians and entrances to schools and has ordered new footway gritters.
Almost 60% of the Council's roads are treated as a high priority - more than most other councils in Scotland. At times when there is prolonged snow and ice, as with the last two winters, these priority routes are treated continuously, so that main roads and bus routes can remain open.
The Scottish Government plans to encourage residents to prepare for bad weather and work together to clear lower priority areas and the Council is planning a pilot scheme to see how we can support this. One of the ways we do this is by providing over 300 salt bins - the maximum we can effectively refill.
Councillor Carrick, portfolio holder for sustainability, said: "Our priority is to keep main roads open, and this can mean leaving lower priority routes until the main roads and footpaths have been treated. If residents were able to clear the pavements in front of their houses, it would significantly reduce the build up of snow in these areas and leave us free to concentrate on the areas with the most pedestrians.
"I'd like to encourage residents to plan ahead, buy some grit and a snow shovel, speak to elderly neighbours who might need help, and plan alternative transport if necessary. Together, we can keep Clackmannanshire moving."