Winter Self-Help Scheme Returns

Herts Winter Self Help Scheme salt

Hertfordshire County Council’s Winter Self-Help Scheme is now open for applications, offering eligible groups – including schools and residents’ associations – the chance to receive free salt to help keep their local roads and pavements safe during icy conditions.

This year, applications can be made for up to 20 bags of salt, which can be used on public roads and footpaths in local areas. The scheme is part of the council’s wider commitment to supporting communities to prepare for and respond to winter weather.

Eligible groups include:

  • schools
  • town and parish councils
  • district and borough councils
  • residents’ associations
  • community groups

The council is also continuing its cycleway gritter trial, which ensures key cycle routes can be kept safe and open throughout the winter months, helping people travel sustainably all year round.

Cllr Stephen Giles-Medhurst, Executive Member for Highways, said: ‘The Winter Self-Help Scheme is a great example of partnership working between the council and our local communities. By providing salt directly to those who know their areas best, we can help ensure roads and pavements are safer for everyone when the temperatures drop.

‘I’m also delighted that our cycleway gritter trial continues this winter, giving cyclists more confidence to travel safely in colder weather. Whether it’s walking, cycling, or driving, we want everyone in Hertfordshire to keep moving safely whatever the season.’

Applications for the Winter Self-Help Scheme opened on 1 September and can be made via the Hertfordshire County Council website until 31 October: Winter self-help (gritting your own road) | Hertfordshire County Council