Snow will remain an issue for councils well into the new year according to personal injury specialists – whether we see any more drops of the white stuff or not.

Lawyers are predicting that the council could see a raft of claims for injuries incurred on icy roads and treacherous pavements.

Hundreds of people had to go into hospital after falling on ice in Sussex earlier this month after roads and pavements were left ungritted following a cold snap and heavy snow.

Some are expected to try to sue the local authorities for thousands of pounds in compensation for the injuries they suffered.

Trevor Henley, the head of insurance litigation at Healy's LLP in Old Steine, Brighton, said the firm had received more than two dozen inquiries from victims within days of the snow falling.

A Brighton and Hove City Council spokesman said all personal injury claims submitted to the council would be considered "on their individual merits".