The Cabinet Member:
(i) Received the recommendations from the Stronger Communities and Neighbourhood Services Scrutiny Board (17 September 2018);
(ii) Noted the preparedness for the 2018/19 season as detailed in the report;
(iii) Approved the Winter Service Plan 2018-2022 (appendix 1 to the report);
(iv) Approved no action at this time to remove grit bins where abuse or anti-social behaviour is identified and to undertake further work to reduce ASB and bin misuse; and
(v) Granted delegated authority to the Head of Highway Services to implement the hand gritting option subject to favourable responses from Parish Councils.