In preparation for potential adverse weather, including snow and/or freezing conditions, ng2 aims to react proactively to ensure that:

• Existing services (close cleaning and bulk) are maintained as far as reasonably practical.
• Deliver alternative services to ensure that tenants/residents are given every possible assistance in terms of snow clearing/gritting etc. to minimise risk in particular to the elderly, infirm or vulnerable people.

ng2 will:

• Clear snow/grit entrances to all offices and the Ron Davey Enterprise Centre.
• Clear snow/grit and target specific areas as directed by Housing colleagues.
• Work in conjunction with Glasgow City Council to ensure that all grit bins in the areas are replenished as and when required.
• Liaise daily with Housing Managers to agree areas of priority including Amenity Housing, Retirement Housing complexes and Vulnerable areas as set out below:

As well as the above, ng2 will endeavour to fill all available grit bins when we have severe winter conditions.

Concierge – Will salt/grit Ned Donaldson House and all Retirement Housing on night shift and at weekends.

Garden Maintenance/Hit squads – In severe weather conditions Garden Maintenance team and Hit Squad’s time will be split between voids and gritting/clearing snow.

Close Cleaners – Close cleaning and gritting

In the event of the temperature going to 2 degrees or below, there will be no water used to clean closes. ng2 will maintain standards by brushing and cleaning banisters. Close Cleaners will be deployed into gritting when they have finished their own duties.

Grit bins in ng homes’ areas

All the above grit bins will be replenished by ng2 as well as Glasgow City Council