Derek, Councillors and Top Managers have always been a priority for the gritters, this is not new news. By having an exclusive car park they are protecting their own interests and keeping important people safe.
With the workforce monitoring information showing the high number sickness days taken, the last thing the Council wants is to lose the services of Councillors and Top Managers without whom the Council would struggle to deliver its services.
If Councillors and Top Managers have fought the elements to get in then at least they should be able to park up safely. The only people that should take priority over this are the old and infirm (I am aware that this may include Councillors)