Halstead: Complaints as snow leads to dangerous roads (From Gazette)

Halstead: Complaints as snow leads to dangerous roads

11:30am Saturday 11th February 2012 in Halstead

This week’s snowfall left some residents bemoaning the authorities for not treating the roads in their area.

Earlier this winter, homeowners protested a decision by Essex County Council (ECC) not to install or repair any roadside salt bins while a review took place.

ECC continue to re-fill existing bins, but last month Halstead Town Council voted to allow the mayor and clerk to buy additional supplies for the town.

Town council clerk Mike Murkin said: “We haven’t had to order any more yet, since the snow has generally remained quite deep and the salt is only useful in treating ice.

Read more in this week's Halstead Gazette.