Snow Wardens
Community-minded volunteers who will help their neighbours during snowy or frosty conditions are being sought by Deddington Parish Council.
The Neighbourhood Snow Warden Scheme sees volunteers organise the gritting of roads and pavements in the areas where they live.
Around 25 wardens came forward last year but were rarely called into action because of the mild winter.
This year might see the return of snow and ice – and more wardens are needed to be on stand-by to cover residential areas.
Snow wardens are important and valued members of the community. They keep our roads, pavements and footpaths safer for everyone throughout the winter – particularly elderly and vulnerable residents who cannot help themselves.
It is an additional provision – not part any of any normal winter services and is totally dependent upon volunteers. The scheme is a great way of getting communities working together during bad weather. We also encourage businesses who want to do their bit by clearing snow from around their places of work.
The project has been set up by the parish council in partnership with Oxfordshire County Council and Cherwell District Council and is based on similar operations already up and running in many towns and cities across the country.
If you would like to join the Snow Warden volunteers then please contact the Clerk.
deddingtonparishcouncil@googlemail.com
The Neighbourhood Snow Warden Scheme sees volunteers organise the gritting of roads and pavements in the areas where they live.
Around 25 wardens came forward last year but were rarely called into action because of the mild winter.
This year might see the return of snow and ice – and more wardens are needed to be on stand-by to cover residential areas.
Snow wardens are important and valued members of the community. They keep our roads, pavements and footpaths safer for everyone throughout the winter – particularly elderly and vulnerable residents who cannot help themselves.
It is an additional provision – not part any of any normal winter services and is totally dependent upon volunteers. The scheme is a great way of getting communities working together during bad weather. We also encourage businesses who want to do their bit by clearing snow from around their places of work.
The project has been set up by the parish council in partnership with Oxfordshire County Council and Cherwell District Council and is based on similar operations already up and running in many towns and cities across the country.
If you would like to join the Snow Warden volunteers then please contact the Clerk.
deddingtonparishcouncil@googlemail.com