The Name a Gritter competition makes a return ahead of freezing temperatures ready to embrace Preston and its surrounding areas in the winter months.
Lancashire’s fleet of yellow gritters help keep the roads safe through the toughest winter conditions.
With 10 of the older gritters replaced with brand new vehicles, Lancashire residents are being given a chance to help name them.
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A spokesperson for Lancashire County Council said: “Some of our 45-strong fleet already have names from previous competitions.
“Who will be joining Aunty Freeze, Melton John, Bobby Snowball, and Freezy Rider on Lancashire’s roads this winter?”
The free competition organised by the Council is another opportunity to bring the Lancashire community together.
Locals often leave their suggestions in the Facebook post or through the website.
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There are no limits on the number of entries per person, which opened on Wednesday 8 October and will be closing at 12pm Friday 31 October.
The following entries will not be considered as they would result in duplicating names which are already being used on the existing gritters:
- Albert Icestein
- Aunty Freeze
- Grittersaurus
- Basil Salty
- Bobby Snowball
- Captain Snow
- Cool Grittania
- Freddie Frostoff
- Freezy Rider
- Gritter Garbo
- Ice Buster, Margritt
- Melton John
- Penelope Gritstop
- True Gritter
- Sir David Attenbrrrrgh
- Snow Be Gone Kenobi
- Snowella De Ville
- The Winter Sprinter
- Wall-ice and Gromit
To find out more on how to participate in the Name a Gritter competition visit the Lancashire County Council website or the Facebook page.
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