Road gritting and snow removal
Make a gritting or snow removal request
The Council runs a winter road gritting service between October and March to keep the borough's footways and carriageways in a safe and passable condition during periods of severe weather.
Treatments we can provide are:
- pre-salting - where rock salt is used on the roads to prevent ice from forming during frosty conditions
- post-salting - where rock salt is used to melt ice and snow that has already formed
- snow removal.
On Council estates we try to grit or clear slopes and stairways in communal areas where possible.
Road gritting requests
If you need a road to be gritted, you can contact us at any time.
What happens next?
We aim to respond to all requests as quickly as possible. However, during bad weather we have to prioritise roads, with the highest priority being assigned to:
- main roads
- public transport routes
- hospital access routes
- busy hills.
Much lower priority, for example, is given to a residential cul-de-sac.
Be assured that once you have called, your request will be logged and dealt with as soon as possible.
Transport for London (TFL) roads
For information about roads maintained by Transport for London, please contact TFL Street Management.