Sir David Attenbrrrr, Spready Mercury and Brad Grit will be keeping motorists on the move this winter after a contest to name Wiltshire Council's new 24-strong fleet of gritters.

Joining them will be Buzz Saltyear, Arnold Schwarzegritter, Saul T Roads and Usain Salt.

Schools were given a chance to name six of the machines and the remaining 18 were whittled down from 300 suggestions that were put to a public poll on Twitter that garnered more than 1,500 votes.

Some titles like Grit Bustard, Grit and Let Drive, and Melton John, were cast aside in the final polls, as the people of Wiltshire had the final say.

Cabinet member for highways Bridget Wayman said: “It’s wonderful to have such a great variety of names for our gritters, from silly puns and slightly strange names, to names that play on famous people and names that represent Wiltshire.

“This competition was a bit of fun, but there is a serious point behind it – we have invested considerably in 24 new gritters to keep Wiltshire moving, and we salute the drivers who have to brave all weathers to help keep our roads safe.

She added: “I’m looking forward to seeing the names on the gritters when they’re out and about treating roads throughout the county.”

Wiltshire Council has leased the fleet , which features up-to-date technology and the latest low emission engines.

The gritters will be stationed in strategically located depots across the county and used on Wiltshire's primary road network of A and B roads, covering 726 miles and spreading approximately 150 tonnes of salt each time they are sent out.

In severe or prolonged cold weather, the roads treated can be increased to 50 per cent by including secondary routes.

Wiltshire Council has more than 11,000 tonnes of salt in stock strategically placed throughout the county at six storage sites.

There are also weather stations in key areas to monitor the weather and provide real-time information to assist in producing accurate forecasts to ensure gritters are sent out at the right time.

Duty engineers monitors the weather 24/7 during the season, supported by highways staff, and 24 drivers are on standby to be called into action at any time.

The full list of names is: Grit Me Baby One More Time, Gritty Gritty Bang Bang, Sir David Attenbrrrr, Gritty Rascal, Buzz Saltyear, Licensed to Grit, Moonraker, Snowood House, Wiltshire Born and Spread, Saul T Roads, Ready Spready Go, Grit Happens, Grittersaurus, Anneka Ice, Arnold Schwarzegritter, Usain Salt, and Spready Mercury.

Gritters named by schoolchildren were: Nitty Gritty, Frosty the Gritter, True Grit, Brad Grit and Woodford’s Winter Warrior.

Wiltshire Council has more than 11,000 tonnes of salt in stock strategically placed throughout the county at six storage sites.

There are also weather stations in key areas to closely monitor the weather and provide real-time information to assist in producing accurate forecasts to ensure gritters are sent out at the right time.

A dedicated team of duty engineers monitors the weather 24/7 during the season, supported by highways staff, and 24 drivers are on standby to be called into action at any time.

During winter, people can get updates on both the weather and road conditions on Twitter by following @WiltshireWinter.