Oh and re the gritting - there is actually a document on SMBCs website that explains the policy, the order in which roads are done etc, even the routes! Its actually quite interesting (I was a bit bored today!)
On balance, bearing in mind the unusual circumstances, the resources that they have, and the fact that the weather warning for yesterday didn't go out until after the weather was already happening, I don't think they have done a bad job keeping the major routes open. It would be brilliant if they could do everywhere, and I would love it if they could sort out my street and the pavements around here, but realistically that's never going to happen.
Stay safe everyone, and keep an eye on people that might need some extra help in this weather, Hope you all have a peaceful, Happy Christmas and New Year.
Alison