URL: https://democracy.ipswich.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1390

Decision Maker: Officer Decision

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: Ipswich Borough Council, in specific, the cleansing department from waste and fleet, is responsible for the clearance of snow from council facility car parks to ensure safe parking and walking surfaces.   Historically the vehicle used to carry this out is an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV [Quad]) with both a snow-plow blade fitted to the front and a salt/brine sprayer on the rear. This equipment is no longer considered suitable under HSE guidance. Due to recent changes to guidance relating to Safe use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in agriculture and forestry AIS33, which the above equipment falls under.   The most cost-effective method for this is the purchase of a snow plough attachment which can be fitted and removed from the Toyota Hilux by a single operator as and when required.

Content: Ipswich Borough Council, in specific, the cleansing department from waste and fleet, is responsible for the clearance of snow from council facility car parks to ensure safe parking and walking surfaces.   Historically the vehicle used to carry this out is an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV [Quad]) with both a snow-plow blade fitted to the front and a salt/brine sprayer on the rear. This equipment is no longer considered suitable under HSE guidance. Due to recent changes to guidance relating to Safe use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) in agriculture and forestry AIS33, which the above equipment falls under.   The most cost-effective method for this is the purchase of a snow plough attachment which can be fitted and removed from the Toyota Hilux by a single operator as and when required. To purchase a Hilltip® SnowStriker™ -VP, 1850-VP 12V, 155 kg, V-Plow snow deflector kit (including lights) and summer cover from Peacock Salt as the only supplier in the UK that can support the supply of a variable snow-plow attachment for the Toyota Hi-Lux at a cost £10,746.63   Reason: Peacock Salt are the only authorised supplier within the UK of the Hilltip® SnowStriker™, and the only supplier that can be located in the UK for this kind of attachment.

Date of Decision: September 15, 2025