NWSRG

The NWSRG Practical Guidance suite provides national best-practice guidance for winter service practitioners and interested parties under the UKRLG route. NWSRG is now preparing for a review of the current guidance suite. The review is expected to be consultant-led and managed under the heading of UKRLG. Before the formal review begins, this survey seeks structured […]

The National Winter Service Research Group (NWSRG) has appointed a new chair and vice chair of its Technical Advisory Group (TAG) following the recent election. For the next three years, Paddy Hastie, director of sales and marketing for Peacock Salt, will serve as the new TAG chair, with Vaisala’s UK managing director, Rachel Adams, alongside […]

26th-27th November 2025, SEC Glasgow

Hear from NWSRG Chair Carol Valentine Carol Valentine, Chair of the (National Winter Service Research Group (NWSRG), recently shared with Dom Browne from Highways Magazine the latest developments within the group. In this insightful interview, Carol shares details about the recent restructure, ongoing progress, and future plans for NWSRG.

Under New Management – the NWSRG and its Practical Guide The National Winter Service Research Group (NWSRG) has been restructured and is starting a review process of its national guidance – the Practical Guide. With the support of Cold Comfort, which will host a gap analysis debate on the current chapters, the steering group and […]

The NWSRG has launched a Winter Services Forum for Winter Services practitioners with the support of the IHE. We want to encourage members to discuss vital issues on winter services with like-minded colleagues. This public forum is accessible to everyone. All levels of experience are welcomed and there is no such thing as a silly […]