1. Introduction
Argyll and Bute Council has a statutory obligation, under Section 34 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984, to “...take such steps as it considers reasonable to, prevent snow and ice endangering the safe passage of pedestrians and vehicles over public roads” in the Council area, which by definition includes carriageways, footways, footpaths, pedestrian precincts, etc.
Argyll and Bute Council will consider implementation of the recommendations included in the UK Roads Liaison Group document - Well Managed Highways Infrastructure, code of practice (first published October 2016) within the practicalities of resources and geography. The Council, through its officers, will liaise and take guidance from the Scottish Collaboration of Transportation Specialists, (SCOTS) - Winter Service Subgroup on the consistent approach to implementation, in the context of the Geographical and Climatic conditions relevant to Scotland.
It is the aim of Argyll and Bute Council to provide a service with respect to the above that will:-
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Ensure the provision of a standard of treatment appropriate to the prevailing weather conditions.
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Establish patterns of working which will produce the greatest benefit from the deployed resources, with the view to reducing the level of risk and the extent of any delays to the public, caused by adverse weather conditions.
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At all times comply with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
