Snow clearance
Information about clearing snow.
Under normal circumstances, main and important routes will be cleared to keep traffic moving in the West Midlands area. The Authority is in constant contact with weather information providers in anticipation of severe weather conditions.
When severe conditions are encountered and the criteria detailed below is met then treatment to footways will be carried out by clearing snow from specific areas, by applying grit and / or salt.
“Triggers” (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
These footways in this category consist of other commercial areas of the Borough subway / overbridge ramps.
Priority Three Footways
The footways in this category will receive reactive treatment during more severe wintry conditions and will consist of areas around residential homes, Day Centres and senior citizens housing and is linked to the previous social inclusion section.