Roads chiefs at Dumfries and Galloway Council are adamant that they will find the necessary additional manpower to handle a harsh winter over the next two years.
The local authority is intending on spending £800,000 to recruit 10 more temporary roads operatives until March 2024, and the first job offers are being made this week.
Another round of advertising and interviews are being lined up to ensure that all 10 posts are filled – which was a concern for Annandale North Councillor Gail Macgregor.
