MARKS TEY PARISH COUNCIL SIGNS UP TO THE SALTBAG PARTNERSHIP
During periods of extreme weather, such as the heavy snow experienced in past winters, communities and individuals can do a lot to help themselves and others. Self-help is actively promoted as it is about communities coming together to help each other on a voluntary basis to target their local needs and build their resilience.
The Salt Bag Partnership scheme is designed to help local communities support themselves during periods of heavy snow. One tonne of bagged salt is available (about 40 x 25kg bags), free of charge, to help Marks Tey residents to plan and think about how the community will be ready for winter. The salt bags are available for use on locations considered important in the local community, such as footpaths outside doctors surgeries, local shops and services and access routes to main bus stops. It is not necessary to salt any sites already on the salting route patrolled by Essex County Council.
The Parish Council always need reliable local volunteers to help them clear snow from the pavement and salt during the winter. If you would like to get involved in your local community and want to volunteer in your local area, please contact the Clerk at Marks Tey Parish Council: parish.clerk@marksteyparish.org.uk or Cllr T Wynne Willson who is Chair of the Community Events Committee.
How to collect your Salt Bags:
It is possible to collect your salt bags from the Parish Halls. The Halls will be open once a week for your convenience. The Halls are very accessible and offer free parking outside the Halls for ease of collection. This service has been set up for Marks Tey residents.
Opening Times
The Parish Halls will be open as follows:
- Thursday 10am-12pm
- Saturday 10.00am-12.30pm (first Saturday of the month only)
If there is greater demand, then we will introduce more collection times. The Saturday option is for those busy at work all week and is in conjunction with to Marks Tey Parish Council Community Library.