Decision - Gritting & Highways Winter Service Plan

Resolved to: 1) Request the Administration to undertake its annual review of the city's 400 grit bins, while looking at additional sites for some relocated grit bins and grit drops as requirements necessitate. 2) Thank officers for their prompt response as the council dealt with the sudden heavy snowfall across Brighton and Hove this month when heavy rainfall was forecast. 3) Thank members of the community who came out to help others as well as to clear snow and ice, such as farmers who rescued cars in Woodingdean, school communities who helped colleagues, and residents who helped assist their neighbours in a wonderful show of solidarity.

The motion highlights problems with gritting roads and pavements during recent heavy snowfall, including the impact on outlying areas and traffic management. It asks for a Cabinet report on additional grit bins and grit drops, annual updates to the winter service plan, and a consultation to gather residents’ feedback.