Indeed but with more snowfall predicted for London this coming weekend and potentially all over the Xmas period they need to get a bit of a move on. I would still like to know about the winter strategy for this area as I think there needs to be one. If Alex, Philip or Anne would like to comment on that then it would be appreciated.

I met a local councillor this morning who was injured due to falling over on ice and doing fairly serious damage to himself. I doubt whether he is/was alone. With the need for people to still get basic provisions in I would strongly suggest that the Council is lobbied now to grit pavements as well as roads and for everyone to get as prepared as possible. If that means buying crampons to fit over shoes, then that should also be considered; they are no longer a joke but a necessity!