Wanted!

I was asked to explain Surrey Highway’s policy in regard to the re-filling of grit bins in our residential streets and I reproduce the following information.

All grit bins are checked and filled prior to the start of the winter season in the third week of October. A further single mid-season refill will be undertaken following snow, only once resources become available from clearing the priority 1 and 2 networks and other affected emergency responses such as pothole repair. No ad hoc re-filling will be undertaken.

The grit has been provided for the sole purpose of treating the highway and is not for personal use. Misuse of the grit can lead to unnecessary shortages that can cause a danger to motorists. If you require grit/salt for your own property, it can be bought from major builders' merchants or large garden centres.

For further advice on Surrey County Council’s policy on salting and gritting of roads please see the Salting and Gritting section on their website.

The alleyway between Amberley Gardens and Seaforth Gardens is closed following an electrical fire under the pavement on Wednesday evening. Firefighters were called after residents spotted smoke rising from a manhole cover on the Amberley Gardens side of the alleyway and there was a power cut.

The electricity board made the site safe and restored power, but further work is needed before the hole can be filled in. While the alleyway is closed residents need to walk either via Lymington Gardens or Thorndon Gardens. The alleyway between Seaforth Gardens and Newbury Gardens remains open.