If there is no local group or they are not prepared to sponsor a request for a salt bin, the local highways unit can use its discretion to provide a bin, provided there is a clear highway benefit in doing so.

The site for a bin will be considered by the County Council taking into account several factors, such as:

• The bin must not obstruct sight lines
• There must be sufficient space for the bin and for safe salt replenishment
• There must be sufficient traffic and/or pedestrian use
• The bin must not be placed on an existing Priority 1 salting route.

Once approval has been granted, the following responsibilities apply:

• Public Body
  • Purchase of bin
  • Requests for re-filling of bin
  • Use of bin for treatment of the highway (including monitoring)
• County Council Highways Unit
  • Installation of bin and filling with salt
  • Re-filling of bin following request from public body, or during periods of adverse weather.

Should a site prove problematic, for example, if there is regular use of salt for the treatment of private driveways, the County Council reserves the right to remove the bin.