The unpopular and dangerous decision by Cambridgeshire County Council in February to cut winter gritting by one-third has been reversed.  The same roads that were gritted last year will continue to be gritted this year.

A Liberal Democrat proposal to yesterday’s council meeting to restore the gritting was seconded by UKIP.  The Conservatives submitted an amendment which the Lib Dems accepted and incorporated into the motion. The proposal to restore the gritting was then agreed by an overwhelming majority.

This decision should never have been made in the first place.  Public safety is paramount, and getting around the county is essential for work, school, and our local economy.

Thank you to everyone who signed the petition and took part in the campaign.