Britain on thin ice! HGV driver shortage could lead to lack of gritters this Christmas

HGV shortage: Councils scramble amid fears over lack of gritter drivers this winter

, transport spokesperson for the Local Government Association, said: “While most councils have been able to keep services running, some may find that their gritting services are affected in the same way that some have seen waste collection services impacted.“As they do every year, councils will be working proactively to plan ahead and ensure that their winter services are as resilient as they can be.

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