Leicestershire County Council has stepped up winter preparations with 16,500 tonnes of salt ready for roads, more than 1,300 miles of gritting routes in place and £17m invested in flood protection. Residents are also being encouraged to prepare now, by checking flood risks, planning ahead for freezing conditions, getting vaccinated and looking out for vulnerable neighbours. The council's 16,500-tonne rock salt stockpile has been replenished and distributed across five grit