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(Report of the Director of  Place and Sustainability – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Environment) – Approval from Cabinet will be sought to the 2011/12 Winter Service Plan which details the Council’s policies and operational procedures for dealing with snow and ice on the highways.

Due to its size Appendix 1, The Winter Service Plan, has not been included within the agenda pack. A copy is available in the Members Room, Level 5, River Park House and will be published on the Council’s website following the meeting.

A copy of this will also be available for members of the public to view, on request, at the Civic Centre, High Road, Wood Green.

The Cabinet received a report that sought approval of the Winter Service Plan for 2011/12.

It was noted that feedback and suggestions gathered about the service had been reflected in the plan. As well as an extended grit bin network measures to enable and equip residents to clear snow for themselves, as recommended by the Government, had also been included for the first time.

RESOLVED:

1. That the Winter Service Plan 2011/12, appended to the report, incorporating the proposed changes to Pavement and Carriageway Priority Levels, be approved and adopted.

2. That the extension of the grit bin network, to include four new sites (as detailed in paragraph 4.8 of the report) be approved.

3. That the amended minimum salt stock levels and in-season salt stock review arrangements (detailed in Table 1, paragraph 4.14.3 of the report) be approved.

4. That the promotion of the Government’s self-held advice for residents and businesses who want to clear snow from the pavements outside their premises and the provision of snow shovels upon request to recognised residents groups (detailed in paragraph 4.15 and Appendix 3) be approved.

5. That the Winter Service Operation Plan should be reviewed annually.