City gritters hindered by parking and theft of bins

GRITTING teams working to keep Stoke-on-Trent's streets clear of snow and ice during last winter’s severe weather conditions were hindered by double parking.

- Sentinel Reporter

Thieves raiding grit bins were also an issue, a community leader revealed, and she urged residents to report any incidents they saw.

City councillors were looking ahead at a meeting to how improvements can be made to gritting operations in the winter.

The committee heard that complaints received were primarily about the condition of roads and pavements near schools.

A report said: “Often many estate roads are narrow and areas of double parking make them unsuitable for gritting vehicles, posing operational and safety challenges.