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Jan 2021
Appeal for patience as council refills grit bins
North Yorkshire County Council has today appealed for patience as it refills grit bins following the recent prolonged period of snow and ice.
The Stray Ferret received several complaints from residents over the weekend, who said untreated pavements in the Harrogate district were too treacherous for pedestrians, forcing people to walk on roads.
Gritting is the county council's responsibility and besides employing gritters it maintains more than 3,000 self-help grit bins in North Yorkshire.
People can use the bins to grit minor roads and pavements but not private drives.
Stocks are replenished midwinter and in response to requests.
The long post-Christmas cold snap has led to higher demand than usual and the council's highways department has urged residents to use salt sparingly.
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County Councillor Don Mackenzie, executive member for access, said:
Wet weather is forecast for the next few days but the forecast is to turn colder by Friday, with further icy spells.
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