Wandsworth residents are being offered free bags of grit and rock salt as part of a winter initiative to tackle snow and ice.

Last year around 20 tonnes of grit were given to residents, community groups and neighbourhood watch co-ordinators.

When the cold snap arrives local people often contact the town hall volunteering to clear paths, which is why the offer is free.

The bags available at the council depot in Dormay Street between 9am and noon on the 16th and 23rd November.