Originally Posted by Tealeaf (Post 865262)

This is the old Leftie in me now.

Surely the distribution of this grit should have been on the basis of need, and not want? Based upon the electoral register I would have assumed that HBC is fully aware of senior citizens within the borough and also those who are disabled. These are the people who would have most difficulty in clearing their footpaths, steps and backyards and these are the people who should have had priority.

Originally Posted by Tealeaf (Post 865251)

Well, they've delivered in Ossy. But maybe the 5000 bag allocation has not yet been fully subscribed?

Originally Posted by Bernard Dawson (Post 865272)

I would agree with that. And I would hope that those groups you mention wont be left out. I also know quite a few people who have been ringing up for their elderly neighbours.

Originally Posted by Tealeaf (Post 865283)

That all begs a number of questions, Bernard. Given that it is my understanding that the news of the Brit Grit was sprung on a council meeting only a few weeks ago, these are:

1) When and where was the funding approved for this? Presumably advance orders have had to be made for what is (I guess) already bagged stock, given the depletion of general stocks after last winter.

2) When was the formal purchase made?

3) When and who made the decision to allocate on the basis of first come, first served?

4) What is the current distribution policy regarding deliveries?

5) More specifically, I now understand that deliveries will occur any time after 7am, which means that some people who have ordered have to be up and about at that time and opening their back yard doors in order to allow access. There is no fixed delivery time, so some pensioners have been doing this for the last week, to no avail. I also note the temperature in Accy is currently -7C has I write.

Originally Posted by Bernard Dawson (Post 865324)

I've just been able to find bits of information out, such as how many bags of grit the contract was far.And also the original budget allocation.

Originally Posted by Tealeaf (Post 865232)

Did Pete tell you that?

Originally Posted by Tealeaf (Post 865236)

As suspected, Ossy gets priority.

Originally Posted by Bernard Dawson (Post 865248)

I wasn't aware that they'd delivered any bags yet. The original contract and funding was for 5000 bags. So if its now 7500 bags and climbing, it will be interesting to see where the extra funding is coming from.

Originally Posted by Neil (Post 865341)

Last year we were all moaning about the lack of grit. Now your moaning about its distribution.
What next, "Its too smelly" oops we have had that one.
Errrmm what about "They cant give me an exact delivery time", nope we have had that one
What about "Too many people want it", nope thats been said
Errr this is getting hard, what about "Its not salty enough", yes thats a new one :rolleyes::D

I think this picture says it all.

http://www.accringtonweb.com/forum/a...1&d=1291021067

Originally Posted by Benipete (Post 865347)

It would appear that it can't be delivered because of he snowy conditions.:hehetable

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 865363)

Your tea money's been stopped:D

Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 865365)

Things will change when Ken Moss is in charge Neil:rolleyes::rolleyes: there'll only be one door:D with the two notices on it, got save money you know:D