A COUNCIL boss has thanked gritting teams ‘on behalf of the borough’ for their work in the recent snow.Councillor Ted Richards spoke after visiting gritters at Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council’s Moat Lane depot.
It comes despite some residents’ anger at the perceived lack of gritting, cut by 25 per cent late last week over fears about supplies.
Cllr Richards, cabinet member for transport and highways, said: “On behalf of the borough, I want to thank each and every one of our workers involved in gritting Solihull’s roads.
“They have done an excellent job – particularly in the very difficult recent weather – and I have no doubts they will keep up their good work throughout the rest of winter.”
A council press release said they covered all planned routes and supplies were doubled before the cold snap.
Cllr Richards, above right, said: “At present, we have enough salt to cover our network without any problems.
“However, given that salt shortage is currently a national problem, our top ups are being restricted.
“Even so, we are confident that, should the severe weather return before the end of winter, we will be able to do as much as possible to keep the borough’s roads safe and open.”
Cllr Richards this week defended taking a decision to remove half of the borough’s grit bins ahead of the snow. The council stopped filling these last week as supplies ran low.
And he said the council is tackling a ‘much higher’ number of potholes left by the snow.
You can report potholes to the council on 0121 704 6000 or by emailing connectcc@solihull.gov.uk.
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