I usually find that those who pontificate about what the "Army" and "councils" should do are totally ignorant of the basic facts of what both really do and the capabilities of both to actually do what the great ignorant of "joe public" would like them to do.
I have to say that reading this thread, I have not been disappointed yet again.
Merry Xmas etc.
Doc C
(Now, if you're that bothered, perhaps you will go and buy a shovel yourselves and get ready for the next snow instead of expecting someone else to do it for you.)