Council winter plans are in place as gritters start work

Fife Council says its winter plans are in place, with gritters having treated all primary routes across Fife for the first time this winter on 17 October. The winter fleet includes 26 vehicles ready to treat roads and a further 45 that can be used in severe conditions, including 30 small footpath tractors, and salt stocks stand at 22,500 tonnes after a delivery of 8,000 tonnes, with a further 3,000 tonnes available if needed. Key staff will be available 24 hours a day in severe weather. Individual school closures will be broadcast when a decision is made, with the head teacher making the final call, and updates will appear at fife.gov.uk/winter, on the council’s social channels and on local radio.

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