Gritting lorries and snowploughs are already out and about on Essex roads in preparation for winter.The county council has fully stocked up on salt in all its depots, drawn up rotas for drivers and serviced all its gritters, with further "dry runs" on key routes planned for later this month.County-owned local salt bins have also been topped up.Cllr Eddie Johnson, Essex County Council's cabinet member for highways maintenance and small scheme delivery said: "The end of summer is a...
