Providing more grit bins
Each grit bin costs £135 to install and £60 to fill. We will consider requests for new salt bins at known trouble spots on the public highway if they are needed and resources are available. Any new sites will be required to meet the criteria in the Council’s winter maintenance policy.
All community councils will be able to purchase grit bins and rock salt from Streetscene Services to support the Council’s winter maintenance service. The salt bins purchased by community councils and placed upon the adopted highway with the prior approval of Streetscene Services will be different to Streetscene salt bins and will be maintained by the community councils.
Vandalism and theft
Grit bins are often vandalised. If it becomes an unbearable nuisance, you can ask us to remove the bin. Other residents will need to agree.
If you are caught stealing grit, you will be prosecuted.
Report a empty or vandalised grit bin
To report an empty or vandalised grit bin please contact Streetscene.
Contact Streetscene
If you would still like to speak to someone, please call us on 01352 701234.