As winter approaches, Gloucestershire County Council is calling on children across the county to help name the fleet of gritters that will be working hard to keep roads safe during icy weather. This annual initiative encourages creativity and community spirit among youngsters, allowing them to contribute in a fun and meaningful way to the county’s winter preparations.
The gritters play a crucial role in maintaining safe travel by spreading salt on roads to prevent ice formation. By inviting children to name these vehicles, Gloucestershire aims to raise awareness about winter road safety while bringing a smile to the faces of local families.
Children are encouraged to submit their suggested names, which should be imaginative, friendly, and suitable for the gritters that patrol the county’s streets. The winning names will be proudly displayed on the vehicles as they clear roads during frosty and snowy conditions.
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This activity not only engages young residents in a practical aspect of community safety but also adds a personal touch to the essential winter service. Parents and schools are invited to get involved and support children in thinking up original and catchy names.
With colder weather on its way, Gloucestershire’s gritters will soon be out in full force, ready to help keep the county moving safely through winter — with a little help from its youngest members.