Cold Snap Update from HFRA

The Haringey Federation of Residents' Associations has just circulated the following:

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After a meeting with Niall Bolger he provided us with some information about the current situation with the icy roads and gritting:

• Grit ordered on 21st Dec – order was not fulfilled
• Grit bins should be replenished 3 - 4 times a day
• Residents are able to use grit from grit bins
• Direct contact is continuing with known vulnerable residents and meals on wheels services to ensure services are continuing.
• Emergency planning – a 'lessons learned' process will take place after the cold snap and a draft winter service plan will go to cabinet in March.
• Recycling services are currently 1 week behind.
• Refuse collections are also behind schedules – Niall Bolger will provide us with up-to-date information on this shortly.
• Enterprise staff have been diverted to clear roads and pavements.
• Harringay Ladder roads – in liaison with the Police and in reaction to residents wishes roads were closed. Re-opened on Friday.
• Local shops will not face litigation if they clear paths outside their premises.

Provided by Cllr Martin Newton, following meeting with Niall Bolger