I’m delighted to be able to confirm that after many years of battling the frustrating policies at Durham County council around Salt/Grit bins we have secured a change in policy which has allowed us to add ten additional bins in our area.

We had to follow a new criteria but after long discussions we managed to find 10 locations where we have had previous complaints and problems, which met the criteria. A huge thank you to our highways officers for working closely with us on this.

We will be reviewing various additional sites as we get feedback from residents to see if we can add to this number.

In previous years we were able to provide dumpy sacks but this became impossible as the price rocketed, in part due to the additional environmental costs involved with removal at the end of the year.

If there is an area you would like us to consider for a grit bin, please get in touch and we will see what can be done in the next financial year.