Warwickshire County Council grit 46% of our 3820 kilometre (2368 mile) highway network. All roads cannot be treated due to budget, gritting vehicle size and mobilisation time.
When the formation of ice is predicted, it is WCC's policy to grit:
- All main traffic routes, A roads, most B roads and one or other two other strategic routes.
- In urban areas the accesses to hospitals and main industrial estates.
- A single route into all villages.
Potholes
The number of potholes on our roads increases during cold periods. Please report any potholes which could pose a safety hazard to cyclists, motorcyclists and car users
Grit Bins
- Rural areas Parish councils can provide grit bins in locations which have been agreed with us, and we will replenish these if resources are available after the primary routes have been gritted.
- Urban areas In urban areas Residents Associations and town councils have provided grit bins which Warwickshire County Council will replenish.
- Private purchase Members of the public can purchase grit bins but must get permission from Warwickshire County Council for their location.
- Replenishment The location of bins is strictly controlled and they tend to be authorised on estate roads, mainly cul-de-sacs, where drivers have no other way of exiting the road, which are away from precautionary gritted routes and have a steep incline.
We have a comprehensive list of useful travel information, including timetables and route planners for all types of local transport.
Such as street parties, carnivals, parades etc
Warwickshire County Council's road works map lets you add your postcode and shows you where the road works are and gives details
Warwickshire County Council maintain the roads, lighting and signals etc in North Warwickshire. The link above will take you to their website where you can report faults online.
Information about other streets, roads and lighting services and how to report problems is available via the following links:
Are available to elderly and disabled residents
If payment is received within 7 days by North Warwickshire Borough Council in the manner as set out in Fixed Penalty Notice, a payment of £25.00 will be accepted as full settlement. If payment is not received before 7 days then the payment will increase to £50.00.
**Street Lighting Part-Night Operation**
Warwickshire County Council is implementing a new policy for street lighting which will reduce costs by £500,000. The savings will be made by switching off 39,000 street lights from midnight until 5.30am.
For further information on the part-night operation and to see the impact on your area please go to http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/partnightlighting
