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Warning issued of icy roads
Roads are expected to be “extremely hazardous” from tomorrow afternoon as forecasters predict a rapid drop in temperature. Read More…
Winter grit wardens wanted
After last year’s cold snap which saw the number of factures double at A&E, the call has gone out for volunteers to help keep local streets safe.
Green councillors in one south Norwich ward want to establish a network of ‘volunteer grit wardens’.
Verdict on school snow closures
The closure of many schools in January due to the snow prompted an investigation. Some unhappy parents reported “a culture within schools of taking the easy way out”. A report suggests headteachers do not take the decision lightly, but schools should have a clear plan to deal with all types of emergency closures.
Demand for more grit boxes
The icy conditions this winter have prompted calls to improve the way Norwich copes with dangerous, slippery pavements. City councillors want more grit boxes and better publicity, explaining the public can use them themselves during bad weather. The Norfolk and Norwich University hospital saw the number of fractures they treated double during the wintry conditions.
Where grit will go, if we get more snow
A network of key roads in Norwich has been identified, in the case of another cold snap before the city’s salt supplies can be topped up.
The City Council has drawn up the priority routes (shown in blue) which will be gritted. The Government has asked councils to halve the amount of road salt they use. Read More…
Hospital staff praised for braving weather
Thousands of staff at the N&N University hospital have been thanked by bosses for their efforts to get into work today, despite the snow. Many left for work early, while others left their cars at home and walked.
Chairman David Prior said; “It has been very striking just how many staff have made every effort to get to our hospitals in order to maintain services for our patients. Our staff deserve our sincere thanks for going the extra mile in this morning’s appalling weather.” Read More…
