Help us name our new gritter
Pupils at Gorebridge Primary School climbed aboard our new gritter this morning (Tuesday) to help launch our competition to give it a ‘thawsome’ name.
Can you do better?
P7 pupil Ava Bryson thought the Snow Queen might be a contender while Rogan Collins from P1 was not convinced by Gritty Gritty Bang Bang.
We need your help
Midlothian Council Leader Councillor Kelly Parry said: “We’re obviously struggling and need the public’s help.
New additions
“The gritter is one of two new vehicles to add to our fleet. We’ve now got 42 machines, from snow ploughs to JCBs, helping keep Midlothian moving when temperatures plummet.
December fun
“The competition, to name this newest addition to our arsenal, is a great way to raise awareness of road safety during the winter while injecting a bit of fun into this cold December.”
December closing date
The competition closes on Wednesday 18 December and the winner will be announced on Monday 23 December. They will not only see their winning entry emblazoned across the new gritter, but they will also get a family trip for two adults and up to three children on our new Alpine Coaster.
Pothole Pro success
Cllr Parry added: “After the success of our JCB Pothole Pro competition, when the Tarminator took the top prize, we’re really looking forward to hearing what our quick-witted Midlothian residents come up with this time.
Thinking caps on
“While they get creative, with 3,000 tons of grit and around 750 grit bins filled, our roads crews are ready to keep the 380 kilometres of priority routes open.”
To enter
To enter, email communications@midlothian.gov.uk with your family-friendly gritter name and include a mobile number. You could also post your suggestion on our Facebook or Twitter pages. Please note, we would like to photograph the winner with the gritter.
Our winter response
In the picture
From left to right in the picture are: P7 pupil Ava Bryson, Rogan Collins, who is in P1, Special Plant Operative Stevie Davie, P1 pupil Lily Walsh, P7 pupil Jack Fraser and Driver Graeme Barton.