There is one improvement on last year in that the council are depositing little heaps of grit on the pavement at strategic places so people can go get a shovelful and spread it where it's needed. Have seen several of these heaps around Perry Vale and Mayow Road. Either the road cleaners or enterprising citizens can use them where needed. Gritting the pavements is labour intensive for the council, but it only takes a few minutes for people in the immediate area to grit where is needed. It would be a good idea if the council told people they can use this grit (I am assuming they can).