Snow Closes Stock Hill: Why? (Bromley Borough Liberal Democrats)

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Snow Closes Stock Hill: Why?

January 28, 2006 12:02 AM

Gritter In the 29th December Biggin Hill News' an article by the Tory Executive Councillor for the Environment stated there was a dedicated 'snow line' but no number! He said how gritters would operate and the plans to ensure bus routes and steep hills would receive priority treatment. The weather forecast gave early warning of what to expect yet conditions were appalling on the 30th.

Stock Hill - a main bus route and steep hill had to be closed by the police, as it was a danger to motorists and pedestrians. They called for a gritter but the road was not opened until 10am. "Why," asks Bob Shekyls, "was the main access to the valley not salted? It is disgraceful it was left in a dangerous condition, surely the weather station on Main Road would warn of the drop in temperature".