EllieCullen published Gritting teams start night shifts to react quickly to severe...

Gritting teams in Nottinghamshire will be starting night shifts this week as the potential for severe weather increases.Since October 1, teams have been on 24-hour standby, but they will now be covering full night shifts until the end of March next year - or later if necessary.Salt barns across Nottinghamshire are also already full to the brim, with 12,000 tonnes more salt stockpiled than recommended by the government. Overall, the council has the capacity to store around 20,000 tonnes of salt..