Condition of the byway

The Parish Council are fully aware of the damage caused to the surface of the byway, particularly by the play area and the end of the footpath from Firs Road.

This was caused by a contractor using machinery to undertake hedge cutting. The Parish Council wants to make it clear, that this work was not authorised by us, and furthermore we were specifically not going to undertake full hedge cutting anymore. Only 1/3rd of the hedge would be cut each year in order to promote a variety of hedge heights which is better suited to diversity of flora and fauna.

The Parish Council will be speaking to the contractor in the strongest terms.

We are also aware that the gate clasp does not now fully locate. We will endeavour to remedy this, at least on a temporary basis, in the next 24 hours.