The head of the Scottish council group Cosla has called on the public to do more in the fight against snow and ice. Convention of Scottish Local Authorities chief executive, Pat Watter, said council workers were doing their best to plough and salt roads, but added 'It would help if people tried to do a bit more themselves'. In an interview on BBC Scotland, Mr Watters said: 'For instance, I always do the bit of pavement in front of my own house, I do my own driveway to make sure I can get my car in and out.'
He also warned that it was an 'extremely hard' time for the elderly and said they could struggle if on their own.
Dave Etheridge, deputy chief fire officer for Oxfordshire, said 'I'd ask residents who live near older people, or those with physical or other support needs, to pay them a visit tonight and let them know you're there.'
Heavy snow fell on the northwest yesterday and conditions made their way south overnight leaving many counties blanketed.
The military was called in to rescue thousands of motorists from the A3 in Hampshire and more than 2000 schools have closed across the UK.
The Met Office predicts at least a further week of sub zero temperatures with more snow to come and many councils are running low on spreading salt.
The Salt Union mine in Cheshire is working around the clock to fulfill its commitments to authorities.
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