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- Problem pubs face faster action thanks to LGA lobbying success
- LGA Group launch 'Freedom to Lead' proposals
- Inspectors should estimate second year CAA savings for councils
- Councils respond to local government pay claim
- LGA responds to government proposals for safeguarding adults
- Latest care referral figures should prompt a rethink of the system
- Centre for Cities annual index shows recession has widened gap between UK cities
- Q&A on council grit and salt supplies
- Bin collections during freezing weather - LGA response
- LGA response to announcement of further salt reductions
- Councils working flat out to repair potholes caused by bad weather
- LGA responds to ministerial statement on salt
- LGA response to Government announcement on salt reductions
- Competition probe into bus services good news for passengers
- 1.7 million miles of road gritted in last three weeks, say councils
- Margaret Eaton made a Dame of the British Empire
LGA response to Government announcement on salt reductions
LGA Media Office - January 8th 2010
Following this afternoon’s announcement on plans to economise use of the nation’s salt supplies by 25 per cent, Cllr David Sparks, Chair of the Local Government Association Transport and Regeneration Board, said:
“Councils will continue to work tirelessly to keep roads clear, people safe and essential services working. They will work together with others to economise salt usage and make sure salt gets to where it is needed most.
“As a result of the Government’s recommendations, councils will focus more on gritting the most important roads so hospitals stay open and essential supplies of food and fuel get through. The safety of the travelling public is vitally important and this will be reflected in the measures councils take to conserve salt.
“Where stocks are low, councils will step up even further their efforts to share salt with neighbouring authorities. Ministers have decided that reducing salt use by a quarter will ensure that all councils have enough salt to last, providing they prioritise appropriately.”
Author: Sebastian Gordon
Contact: 020 7664 3333
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Winter weather As the worst weather for 30 years grips the UK, new figures published reveal that council gritters across the country have treated the equivalent of more than 1.7 million miles of road in the last three weeks.