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fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Anger rises over ungritted pavements and cycle paths amid icy weather - as London council says it's not worth it

Several London boroughs faced commuter backlash after limited precautionary gritting left pavements, roads and station platforms icy, while some councils use reactive footpath policies.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 days ago

What are the gritting rules in London and am I responsible for my own driveway?

Across the country, highways authorities are responsible for nine out of every 10 miles of road - approximately 225,000 miles throughout the UK. They grit on average 40% of roads - a total of around 80,000 miles. In London, local councils and Transport for London (TfL) grit major roads. Gritter lorry on A9, south of Inverness. Amber weather warnings have been expanded after coming into force in parts of Scotland, as forecasters warn of heavy snow that could bring blizzard conditions and travel disruption. Picture date: Friday January 2, 2026.
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