Meet Kent’s New Winter Hero: Grittersaurus Rex
Kent’s roads now have a prehistoric protector! The mighty Grittersaurus Rex has triumphed as the winner of Kent County Council’s (KCC) ‘Name a Gritter’ contest, capturing hearts across the county.
Dino-Mite Name Claims the Crown
In a fun campaign run with kmfm, locals were invited to name one of KCC’s vital gritters. The contest aimed to spotlight the unsung winter warriors who keep Kent’s roads safe when the frost bites. From hundreds of entries, nearly 400 public votes sealed the deal for the dino-themed winner.
- Grittersaurus Rex joins KCC’s 60-strong gritting 123, they’ve kept Kent’s roads safe and accessible. With warmer days ahead, crews will switch to road maintenance. I hope everyone appreciates their year-round efforts keeping Kent moving.”
With Grittersaurus Rex now immortalised on Kent’s roads, this cheeky dino-moniker is a roaring reminder of the grit and grind behind every salted stretch — come rain, snow, or shine.
