Ahead of forecast snowy and icy weather, a further 600 tonnes of salt is set to be delivered to Stoke-on-Trent to allow gritting operations to continue.

The council explained that eight gritter vehicles have already completed multiple runs across prescribed routes, using around 350 tonnes of salt within 24 hours.

Since Sunday, 2,940 miles of road have been covered.

A spokesperson for Stoke-on-Trent City Council said: "We are committed to doing everything we can to keep the city's streets moving during icy and snowy weather.

"Gritting operations over the weekend and into the start of this week have been particularly intense."

A further yellow weather warning for snow has been issued by the Met Office for Stoke-on-Trent which will be in place from 5pm tomorrow (Thursday 7 January) until 12pm Friday 8 January due to Storm Goretti.

As a result, Stoke-on-Trent City Council explained that 600 tonnes of salt is set to be delivered today and tomorrow (Wednesday 7 January/Thursday 8 January) to replenish stocks and allow full gritting operations to continue, including filling community grit bins where requested.

The council also addressed some information circulating about the council's salt supplies, and stressed that they have not run out of grit.

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The spokesperson for the council added: "Unfortunately, we have been made aware of some misinformation circulating regarding the council's salt supplies and gritting operations. It simply isn't true that we have run out of grit.

"As with every winter season, we began this year with sufficient salt stock to carry out gritting actions, with a clear focus on keeping the city's strategic road network safe and operational.

"As conditions change throughout winter, salt stock is routinely replenished in line with weather forecasts and operational demand - and this year is no different.

"To ensure supplies are managed responsibly ahead of further predicted snowfall later this week, teams are carefully prioritising resources, as they do every winter. Our focus remains on keeping key routes - including main roads, bus routes and emergency access routes - safe and operational.

Stoke-on-Trent residents have been reminded that gritter routes are designed to treat main roads and priority routes, and that community grit bins are provided for use on public roads, pavements and footpaths but should not be used on private driveways or private land.

Residents are also urged to take extra care when travelling during icy conditions and to check council updates for the latest gritting information.