Help name our gritters

We need your creativity to name the 5 gritters that will keep our roads safe this winter!

Previous names like Gritney Spears, Spready Mercury, and David Ploughie have been successful. Now, it’s your turn to suggest fun, clever names to be proudly displayed on our gritters.

This year, there's an extra special gritter to name in honour of BBC Radio Cumbria presenter Mike Zeller, who has built a strong relationship with the Council and Cumberland Highways over the past 13 plus years. The council is looking for a creative, pun-filled name for Mike Zeller’s gritter.

Submit your ideas by Thursday 19 December at 5pm by emailing us or via our Facebook page or Cumberland Highways X.

Schools are encouraged to join in - winning entries will see a gritter visit their school for a special celebration!

With 8,100 tonnes of salt ready and 17,600 grit bins across the region, we’re well-prepared for winter.