According to Cravenherald.co.uk, seven new grit bins have been placed in Silsden, a West Yorkshire village, just in time for the season’s first snow. These new bins are replacements for others which have gone missing in recent years, and Bradford Council expects residents to keep communal pathways clear. Bins have been placed in various locations which are outside of the village’s typical gritting routes.
Bradford Council has requested residents use the grit bins whenever necessary to ensure paths are safe, and have asked to be informed as soon as the plastic bins need refilling with salt. Lee Asquith, a Silsden town councillor, said: “Since I joined the town council, I have been campaigning for the grit bins we used to have to be replaced and it’s nice to see them in place and full.
“This means that residents can help neighbours keep the roads on residential estates clear without having to rely on the ploughs.”
Adrian Naylor, Ward councillor, said: “This is important as with a reducing budget Bradford Council will not be able to provide snow clearance everywhere, and these grit bins mean that locals can help each other if we get a sudden spell of bad weather. Over the past few years a number of bins have gone missing and it’s good to see that Silsden has received the replacements just in time.
“We need to ensure all the grit bins are kept full and that if we get prolonged bad weather they are refilled as soon as possible.”
Silsden is just one of many villages likely to receive new bins if more snow falls. Homeowners may also prefer to have their own plastic bins for salt storage at their own residence.
