South Lanarkshire Council have been working hard yesterday and today and been out in Blantyre to get us all moving again. Gritters have been out on the main roads as this picture of Glasgow Road this evening shows. Elsewhere on side streets, the council have been extremely busy refilling the salt bins today. Thankfully a […]
As we all enter another lockdown, we need stories of kindness in the community more than ever. We got lots of messages about this yesterday, a kind act which deserves some public thanks. Blantyre residents, Matthew and his daughter Freya were out yesterday, gritting most of Wheatlands Avenue. They had some people thanking them there […]
Once again, conversation at this time of year turns to Grit. We’re always messaged when its icy asking for advice or more information about Grit Bins. However, did you know, there’s a great page on the Council website with all the info you’ll need about Grit?! From where your nearest Grit bin is, to how […]
We’ve been asked to put up an article about sensible use of Grit Bins. This follows a complaint today from a resident in Stonefield Crescent, who when she went to get a shovelful of grit, observed a van, practically emptying the bin of its contents right into the back of the vehicle! Please be mindful, […]