This is the time of year we really need our grit bins to be full and the grit should only be used for the public highway (carriageways)
Amey currently maintain 1260 grit bins across the city during the winter period and Highways Inspectors monitor the condition and salt levels in each bin on a regular basis. (including Oscott)
I have however had residents ask to ensure some of the grit bins in the Oscott area are refilled correctly.
This is due to the pressure the contractors are under to fill so many bins so quickly and results in bins being missed or because they are being emptied quicker than expected. This clearly needs to improve.
If you have noticed a grit bin which is now empty please contact me and I will pass on the information to the Transportation department and their contractors.
I am also calling on the Transportation department to consider adding to the number of grit bins in the Oscott area considering the amount of hills there are here.
I have also now been assured 39 out of the 51 Grit bins in Oscott have been secured to try and prevent them being tipped over and I am trying to get the Council to secure the rest if possible.
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