CREDITON Town Council recently took delivery of a new grit spreader for use around the town this winter.

Crediton Town Councillor Andi Wyer explained: “At just under £1,000 this is a significant investment in the work of our Snow Warden volunteers who are regularly out on icy/snowy mornings keeping the pavements clear and safe.

“The entire cost of the gritter was met by a grant from Devon County Council Highways to allow us to compliment their winter road gritting service.”

Mr Wyer explained that the County Council’s Snow Warden scheme allows the council to hold supplies of salt/grit for use around the town by trained volunteers.

SNOW WARDENS WANTED

He added that the town council has already secured supplies of salt/grit ahead of this winter and appealed for volunteers who would like to become Snow Wardens in Crediton to get in touch with Crediton Town Council.

He said: “If you would be interested in helping to keep your road safe please get in touch as we could always do with more volunteers.

“The Town Council will be holding a Snow Warden Training Session at the Old Landscore School, Greenway, on Monday, February 3, 2020 at 2pm.

"Please come along if you are interested in helping the community during times of extreme weather!"

For further details, please contact Crediton Town Council on 01363 773717.