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Chippy_Tea

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Well not really but - 18 councils have already suspended bin collections and with a lack of drivers to drive gritting wagons it could be fun this winter.

A little over the top but no grit on the roads is only going to add more misery to the daily commute this winter.



Lack of gritter drivers will turn British roads into death-traps this winter warn local government chiefs:

Britain's roads could be more dangerous than usual this winter because of a potential shortage of gritter drivers.

Local authorities across the country are believed to be in desperate need of people capable of driving the huge salt spreading lorries to keep highways open in bad weather.

Whereas before councils could use contracted staff from other sectors, the ongoing HGV driver shortage has meant councils can't fill vacancies for drivers, according to The Sun.

Last month it was reported that 18 councils had to suspend their bin collections after a driver shortage meant lorries couldn't get out on the streets.

Read more - Lack of gritter drivers 'will turn British roads into death-traps'
 
I work not far from the council depot where they keep the gritting lorries and snow plough.
They've had some new ones by the looks of it and weirdly they've been out a few times...at night! I have a great observation post from the canteen window.
 
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