Mad for grit! Snoel Gallagher joins the East Riding gritter gang

A new rock ‘n’ roll superstar will be joining the East Riding’s fleet of gritters this winter – Snoel Gallagher. 

Just as iconic British band Oasis announced its reunion this week, East Riding of Yorkshire Council has revealed the name of the latest lorry to join its ranks of gritters helping to keep the area’s roads safe by clearing snow and reducing the risk of ice from forming. 

Inspired by the act’s singer and songwriter Noel Gallagher, Snoel will be rolled out from October, joining the 20 other gritters in the gang. 

Snoel was one of the suggestions put forward by the public last year via a social media request from the council for new names. 

Councillor Paul West, the council’s cabinet member for environment and transport, said: “The Oasis reunion has made headlines across the world, so our winter services team felt it was the perfect time to roll out Snoel Gallagher. 

“These names are a bit of fun but they help to make our gritters more visible when they are out on the roads doing an important job of helping to keep them clear and safe. 

“In the past we’ve had some lovely messages from people who have spotted our gritters and we hope this raises a smile too.” 

Snoel will take his place in the gang – alongside a second new gritter which will be announced later this year. 

Elvis Spreadley, Meltem John, Double Snow Seven, Snowy Tribbiani and Sleeter Levy joined last year. The rest, launched from 2018, are: 

• Sprinkles 
• David Plowie 
• Gritney Spears 
• Spreaddie Mercury 
• Maureen Gritman 
• Nicole Saltslinger 
• Basil Salty 
• Roger Spreaderer 
• William Wilberfrost 
• Gritty Gritty Bang Bang 
• Thaw Enforcement 
• Spreaddie Flintoff 
• Er Ner Sner 
• Snowbe-Gone Kenobi 

The gritters operate during the colder months, between October and April, out of the council’s depots across the East Riding, including sites at Beverley, Carnaby, Hedon and Market Weighton. 

The council has a team of over 60 gritter drivers, working on a shift system, being called out when they are needed. 

For more information on winter services and how residents can help prepare for the weather visit www.eastriding.gov.uk/winter