RESIDENTS across Glasgow have hit out at an alleged lack of gritting in some areas.

Locals have taken to social media to complain about "treacherous" black ice on roads and pavements across the city. 

The Met Office previously issued a yellow warning for ice across Glasgow which is in place until 11am. 

READ MORE: Cold and ice warnings before blizzards sweep in, forecasters warn

One Twitter user wrote: "[Glasgow City Council] Why are the pavements and roads not gritted it’s not like this wasn’t forecast the roads and pavements are a disgrace."

Another said: "[Glasgow City Council], where are the gritters, most side streets are really icy, not good for community nurses and carers trying to get to vulnerable people."

A third person described the conditions as "lethal".

They said: "[Glasgow City Council] conditions in the West End this morning are lethal - pavements and roads are arenas of black ice."

Another asked: "[Glasgow City Council] where are the road gritters... roads and pavement treacherous absolute nightmare."

READ MORE: In pictures: Police STOP Glasgow cars over winter weather checks

A spokesperson from Glasgow City Council said gritting is carried out on priority roads, pavements and cycle lanes as part of the council's Winter Maintenance Plan.

The council has also distributed 1580 grit bins throughout neighbourhoods where residents can access free grit supplies.

The council spokesperson said: "We have been gritting the city’s footways, cycleways and carriageways in accordance with our winter plan.

"We are using all available resources to focus on the city’s priority routes, which take in places such as bus routes, access to emergency services stations, A and B-class roads, access to schools and high footfall pedestrian areas

"When there are sustained periods of cold weather we will also grit along secondary routes within neighbourhoods.

"But with more than 3000km of footways and 1900km of roads in Glasgow, it’s not possible for us to grit everywhere as a matter of routine

"There are over 1500 grit bins around the city for people to use and help their communities deal with the challenge of winter weather.

"These grit bins are refilled regularly but we encourage people to report any that are empty and we will get grit into them as soon as possible.

"We also study detailed weather forecasts on a daily basis so we can implement our winter plan as effectively as possible.

"People are always urged to take the greatest possible care when travelling during wintry conditions and use the city’s priority routes where ever possible.

"More information on where and when we grit is available on our website."

You can find out more information on the council's gritting protocol HERE.