Parishes and local communities snow clearing

Salt Bins

Parishes can purchase their own salt bins and place them on highways land (subject to agreement with highways inspector or engineer agreement).

For further advice please  speak to your parish, who in turn will liaise with our stewards. Parishes will be responsible for filling and maintenance of their bins.

Find your nearest salt bin.

Salt bags

Salt bags can be delivered to parishes that request them and can be used by the local community. We encourage Parish Councils to use their newsletters and websites to advise their local community of where to access the salt bags and how the mix should be used.

Snow clearance

Last year we set up a new contract for the clearance of snow from the county highways.

The contract is open to farmers, hauliers and small contractors and will run for three years with the hourly rates for snow clearing being agreed annually with the National Farmers Union.

Updates to the rates will be advised in writing and also published on the Kent County Council website.

For more information see our snow clearance tender section.

You are perfectly entitled to clear snow and ice on the pavement outside your home. But don't be put off clearing paths because you're afraid someone will get injured.

It's unlikely you'll be sued or held legally responsible for any injuries on the path if you have cleared it carefully.

Be careful when you are shovelling snow ensuring your own safety and visibility especially if you clearing snow when it's dark or at night.

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Find out more on clearing snow and ice safely and effectively, by visiting the snow code page on the Directgov website.