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Wiltshire encouraged to come up with original names for new fleet.
Wiltshire residents of all ages are being encouraged to ‘name that gritter’ as the 24-strong fleet of brand new vehicles prepare to keep roads safe this winter.
Wiltshire Council has leased the fleet ready for the cold spells ahead and is now keen to give them names. Schools are being encouraged to ask pupils to put forward names for the fleet. For schools who successfully name a gritter they could be in with the opportunity of winning a visit from their gritter.
The competition is also launched on Wiltshire Council Facebook and Twitter, and people can come up with fun, catchy names which will be emblazoned on the machines. The hashtag for the competition is #WiltsGritterComp.
As well as social media, people can email events@wiltshire.gov.uk with their chosen names. The competition will close at 4pm on 29 November 2019, when a judging panel will pick out the best. The winners will be announced soon afterwards.
As well as the most up-to-date technology, the new winter fleet is also fitted with the very latest low emission engines. The gritters, which will be stationed in strategically located depots across the county, will be used on Wiltshire’s primary road network of A and B roads, covering 726 miles and spreading approximately 150 tonnes of salt each time they are sent out.
During winter, people can get updates on both the weather and road conditions on Twitter by following @WiltshireWinter.