A new rock 'n' roll superstar, Snoel Gallagher, is set to join the East Riding's fleet of gritters this winter.
The announcement comes as iconic British band Oasis revealed its reunion this week. The East Riding of Yorkshire Council has also unveiled the name of the latest lorry joining its ranks of gritters, tasked with keeping the area's roads safe by clearing snow and reducing the risk of ice formation.
Snoel, inspired by the band's singer and songwriter Noel Gallagher, will be rolled out from October, joining the 20 other gritters in the gang. The name Snoel was one of the suggestions put forward by the public last year via a social media request from the council for new names.
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Snoel will take his place in the fleet – alongside a second new gritter which will be announced later this year. Elvis Spreadley, Meltem John, Double Snow Seven, Snowy Tribbiani and Sleeter Levy joined last year. The rest, launched from 2018, are:
- Sprinkles
- David Plowie
- Gritney Spears
- Spreaddie Mercury
- Maureen Gritman
- Nicole Saltslinger
- Basil Salty
- Roger Spreaderer
- William Wilberfrost
- Gritty Gritty Bang Bang
- Thaw Enforcement
- Spreaddie Flintoff
- Er Ner Sner
- Snowbe-Gone Kenobi
Councillor Paul West, the council’s cabinet member for environment and transport, said: “The Oasis reunion has made headlines across the world, so our winter services team felt it was the perfect time to roll out Snoel Gallagher.
“These names are a bit of fun but they help to make our gritters more visible when they are out on the roads doing an important job of helping to keep them clear and safe. In the past we’ve had some lovely messages from people who have spotted our gritters and we hope this raises a smile too.”
The gritters are in operation during the chillier months, from October through to April, operating out of council depots scattered across East Riding, including locations at Beverley, Carnaby, Hedon and Market Weighton.
