North Lanarkshire Council yesterday (9th December), formally requested the assistance from the MOD to help with the sever weather related conditions facing North Lanarkshire.

The council have requested the MOD to help with the following:

Troops to clear snow from footpaths so that vulnerable people can access vital services.

Transport is also being requested to help patients with life-threatening conditions access treatment.

Provide logistic support for dealing with medical related requests; and

Help with 4x4 vehicles to provide home shopping for elderly, infirm, disabled and housebound residents.