City Council ask businesses and residents to 'salt, shovel and sweep'

Businesses and residents encouraged to 'salt, shovel and sweep'

Brighton & Hove City Council is encouraging businesses and residents to 'salt, shovel and sweep' to clear pavements and paths - government advice states it is legally safe for people to clear snow themselves. Concentrate on steps and slopes and clear snow early in the day to let any sun melt underlying ice. Avoid piling snow in the way of roads and footpaths. For more information, go to http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_191868

Table salt can also be used to treat surfaces. One tablespoon will treat one square metre. Grit and salt should be used, not hot water which can re-freeze. Other tips suggest helping any older or vulnerable neighbours.

Councillor Geoffrey Theobald, Cabinet Member for Environment, said: “The council is working with its partners where possible to ensure we are doing everything we can to keep the city moving as part of our severe weather planning. We’ll be working our absolute hardest and we’d encourage residents and shop owners to ‘shovel, sweep and salt’ wherever they think it is helpful and safe to do so.”

A full round up of latest information and work being carried out to keep the city moving can be found at www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/snow.