Snow: Henfield’s emergency team in action


A team of councillors and volunteers shovelled snow, gritted pavements and made pathways around the High Street safe for residents.
Philip Hill, parish council clerk, says: “We invested in a grit and salt spreading machine to make the job a little easier and have been watching the weather forecasts closely. We rely entirely on volunteers for snow clearance.”
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Hide AdDigby Stephenson, vice-chairman of the parish council, said: “We need volunteers, so as well as the councillors we would like to see a few younger fitter people helping out.”
In the past councillors have mounted “rescue” operations to clear pathways for trapped elderly residents and are ready to do so again.
Henfield has a population of more than 5,000.
*To volunteer your winter services in Henfield call the parish council offices on 01273 492507. If out of hours call Digby Stephenson on 07815 048609.