I was wondering whether at the next forum etc, people were interested in raising this issue in order to find practical ways of dealing with the snow and ice and potential ways of getting the roads and pavements gritted especially on the hills.

We have had two very harsh winters the last one being particularly memorable. Despite being in London many areas in FH were isolated for some time due to icy roads and pavements. Some areas ie Ringmore Rise, Horniman Drive were impassable for many people. Even some of the lower slopes were snowed in. We could not get our car out for 10 days or so and when we did it wasn't pleasant or safe driving conditions. However on Devonshire/Stanstead Road ie the flat bits, the picture was completely different as the ice had already melted and life went back to normal pretty quickly.

There was also the salt and grit shortage of last winter which exacerbated the problem as its then difficult for the gritting lorries to get a grip on the road. We did have a few blokes around shovelling grit off the back of a small van as this was the only way it could be done but it was clearly not as effective.

Any views appreciated. If we are going to do something we really need to act now and ask Councillors/the Council about putting specific strategies in place.