As overnight temperatures have dropped, Sefton Council’s gritting teams have been rolling into action.
As overnight temperatures have dropped, Sefton Council’s gritting teams have been rolling into action.
When temperatures dip towards freezing, the Council and its contractors undertake a large scale carriageway treatment programme, supplemented by footway gritting in key town centres.
Busiest routes
Almost 470km of roads and pavements across the Borough are treated. The busiest routes and areas are targeted to benefit as many people as possible and to keep the Borough moving.
Since 2020, gritting in Sefton has operated from the Council’s award-winning new ‘Winter Hub’. Located in Netherton, the ‘Hub’ has space for 3,500 tonnes of salt.
Widespread programme
Cllr John Fairclough, Sefton Council’s Cabinet Member for Locality Services, said: “Once again, we will be feeling the benefit of the Winter Hub as we undertake our widespread gritting programme to keep drivers and pedestrian across the Borough safe.
“However, during very cold conditions we do still advise everyone to take extra care when out and about and to remember that untreated side roads and pathways may still be icy.”
“We would also encourage residents to check in on elderly or isolated neighbours to make sure they are ok and are fully prepared for any potential adverse weather conditions.
“We would also remind anyone worried about keeping warm and paying their heating bills that information about Sefton’s network of Warm Spaces can be found at https://seftoncvs.org.uk/warmspaces.”