Snow clearance
This page contains information about actions we take to clear the roads and footpaths of snow.
Information about clearing snow and ice yourself can be found on a separate page.
Under normal circumstances, main and important routes will be cleared of snow to keep traffic moving in the West Midlands area. We are in regular contact with weather information providers throughout the winter to try and anticipate severe weather conditions.
When severe conditions occur and the criteria detailed below is met, treatment to footways will be carried out by clearing snow from specific areas, by applying grit and/or salt.
"Trigger" (For Severe Conditions)
- Up to 100mm deep undisturbed snow.
- Severe climatic Conditions, where severe frosts, ice or light snow (less than 100mm deep) occur for long periods.
Footpaths will be categorised in the following priority:
High Amenity Footways
The town centres of Solihull, Shirley, Knowle and Dorridge.
Priority one footways
These comprise of the Council’s Town Centre core areas. They are Solihull, Shirley, Chelmsley Wood, Knowle, Dorridge, Balsall Common, Berkswell, Kingshurst, Castle Bromwich, Meriden, Hampton in Arden, Hockley Heath, Elmdon/Lyndon, and Marston Green.
Footways on public highways which serve bus stations, railway stations, schools and hospitals will also be treated.
Priority Two Footways
Footways in this category consist of other commercial areas of the borough, as well as subways and overbridge ramps.
Priority Three Footways
Footways in this category will receive reactive treatment during more severe wintry conditions and consist of areas around residential homes, Day Centres and senior citizens.
See also...
Information about clearing snow and ice yourself