County declares war on cul-de-sacs
November 27, 2009 10:44 PM
County declares war on cul-de-sacs
Herts County Council have suddenly decided that in future, they will not allow new cul-de-sacs to be 'adopted', that is, become normal highways. This means that cul-de-sacs are likely to have
· no repairs to the road or footway unless the residents pay for it,
· no lighting,
· no emptying of drains
· no road markings.
·
Additionally the district council would
· not clear autumn leaves,
· not keep the gutters
· clear provide any parking restrictions that were necessary.
Malcolm Cowan, LibDem county and borough councillor said 'It is clear this would make these residents second-class citizens, paying the same council tax but receiving far less services.
'The new policy flies in the face of all the evidence that cul-de-sacs provide lower crime rates and better neighbourhood cohesion and the advice to use cul-de-sacs in new designs to reduce traffic.
Malcolm added 'It is one of the most baffling decisions I have ever encountered by a local council. It was not even properly trailed to the committee that ratified it. The papers sent out in advance talked of not adopting roads with 4 or less houses, then suddenly it became all cul-de-sacs. This is bound to have a major change on design of new developments, unless we can reverse it.'
For further information, contact Malcolm Cowan on 01707 324723
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