Free winter salt giveaway

[Charlie Smith]

Southwark Council is giving away free 5kg bags of salt in readiness of possible heavy snowfalls in the coming weeks.

In East Dulwich they will be available on Saturday 3rd of December in Lordship Lane: loading bay between Matham Grove and East Dulwich Grove between 9am and 10.30am.

On the same day between 11am and 12.30pm in Half Moon Lane: parking bay outside nos. 21-25

Tips for clearing your paths or roads when it's icy or snowy.

Start early: It is much easier to remove fresh, loose snow.

Make a path down the middle of the area you are clearing first, so you've got a clear surface to walk on. Then you can shovel the snow from the centre to the sides.

Spread salt on the area you have cleared to help prevent ice forming. Table or dishwasher salt will work, but avoid plants or grass as it may damage them.

A few grams(a tablespoon) for each square metre you clear should work. The salt found in salting bins should mainly be used to keep the roads clear.

Pay particular attention to steps and steep areas; you might need additional salt here.

Do not use hot water. It does melt snow, but can result in black ice, which is dangerous.

When shovelling snow, make sure it does not block people's paths or drainage channels.

If it is sunny, take off the top layer of snow: the sun will melt any ice beneath, but you will need to put salt down to stop it refreezing overnight.

When snow and ice are forecast, Council gritters will make sure the busiest roads are treated to reduce accidents and keep traffic moving. If your road is not done, there are 185 grit bins around the Borough and of course you can use the free salt you have collected. You can visit www.southwark.gov.uk/gritting to see if your road is to be gritted.

BE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR

Snow and cold weather can make getting in and out hard for older or vulnerable residents. They may not be able to clear their own paths, so if you can, see if your neighbours need a hand when it's cold

I do hope this information will be useful.

Yours Sincerely

Councillor Charlie Smith

East Dulwich Ward Member

[edcam]

Thank you for this info!

[Jenny1]

All useful and helpful stuff. Thank you.