SIR – The T&A is again full of complaints about the gritters. The Council should offer a free trip in the passenger seat on a gritting run and see what the gritter drivers have to put up with.

I worked for the Council in the vehicle maintenance section for 20 years and know they do what is possible. People should allow more time to get their journeys done.

I managed to get to Bradford from Keighley every day/night without fail. Maybe the Council should buy a fleet of helicopters to do the job.

S J Raistrick, Highfield Road, Keighley