Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Parking restrictions Laygate
Lines for Laygate at long last?
Following my long running campaign to have the parking restrictions on Laygate formalised so that traffic wardens can enforce them, Curly's Corner Shop has received the following comments from ward Councillor Michael Clare;
"I support the view that although there has been a programme of works in that particular area, that in itself should not have delayed the work to the extent we have experienced. I have raised the matter with the Exec Director of Neighbourhood Services today at my regular meeting outlining my concerns."
"I expect as a consequence the matter will be investigated further, with a view to finding a satisfactory conclusion."
Thanks you once again for your interest.
Regards,
Michael.
Now that demolition has concluded, and the area is cleared for new development, we really do need to make the environment safer for both motorists and pedestrians. Presently, the area in front of M.I. Dicksons and Al's Sandwich Bar is used by motorists who park at a 90 degree angle to the kerb, this forces other motorists to drive on the WRONG side of the road and into the path of oncoming vehicles. Pedestrians have an extremely obscured view of any traffic when attempting to cross the road.
This matter could have been resolved many months ago, if the officer in charge of the project had given it the priority that it deserves, I have waited since May for a satisfactory resolution to this issue - and yet, we keep hearing of all the marvelous "awards" and accolades that this Council receives!
It appears to me that the marketing and publicity efforts (i.e. "the spinning machine") attract higher priorities than simple safety measures requiring five yards worth of paint,
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Following my long running campaign to have the parking restrictions on Laygate formalised so that traffic wardens can enforce them, Curly's Corner Shop has received the following comments from ward Councillor Michael Clare;
"I support the view that although there has been a programme of works in that particular area, that in itself should not have delayed the work to the extent we have experienced. I have raised the matter with the Exec Director of Neighbourhood Services today at my regular meeting outlining my concerns."
"I expect as a consequence the matter will be investigated further, with a view to finding a satisfactory conclusion."
Thanks you once again for your interest.
Regards,
Michael.
Now that demolition has concluded, and the area is cleared for new development, we really do need to make the environment safer for both motorists and pedestrians. Presently, the area in front of M.I. Dicksons and Al's Sandwich Bar is used by motorists who park at a 90 degree angle to the kerb, this forces other motorists to drive on the WRONG side of the road and into the path of oncoming vehicles. Pedestrians have an extremely obscured view of any traffic when attempting to cross the road.
This matter could have been resolved many months ago, if the officer in charge of the project had given it the priority that it deserves, I have waited since May for a satisfactory resolution to this issue - and yet, we keep hearing of all the marvelous "awards" and accolades that this Council receives!
It appears to me that the marketing and publicity efforts (i.e. "the spinning machine") attract higher priorities than simple safety measures requiring five yards worth of paint,
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