The land owner has now put a very smart gate and fence up at the access to a field from Bread Street (see second photo). This has significantly improved the safety for cars turning there.Some 18 months ago in response to the appearance of a new chain fence (see first photo) a number of local residents including myself raised the issue with Highways. I was particularly concerned that an elderly neighbour could now no longer turn her car and that those cars that still turned there were at greater risk from cars speeding around the corner.
The old fence has now been removed and the area is much improved - but sadly Highways saw fit to splash 'Keep Clear' across the area. I have had two local residents knock on my door re this issue saying that not only is it unnecessary but also very ugly. True.
Indeed national campaigns like CPRE and the Womens' Institute have tried to raise awareness about how our countryside and indeed urban areas are being blighted by evermore unnecessary road paint and signs.
I do also find it of some concern that this paint was done without consultation of local residents in an AONB - especially as I have been in correspondence on this matter for 18 months.
No one I have spoken to along the road can remember a single time when the access to that field has been blocked - although it clearly has been as the land owner described a particularly difficult time when access was blocked.
I personally would have thought a letter from Highways to all local residents would have been sufficient - reminding them re the need for access - and for them to ensure their visitors parked with care. Certainly no one else uses this stretch to park on. In any case there is a sign on the fence saying 'Keep Clear'. This would have also been a considerably cheaper option.
When I spoke with the land owner he gave the impression that he would not object to road paint being removed. I am now exploring how this could happen: certainly if the road ever needs resurfacing then it should not be replaced.
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Hello. Not related to this post but I am surprised that there is not a covered bus stop at Tesco. Regardless of opinions of Tesco many people use them not all with access to cars. The bus service is very good to cashes green with the low access buses. I see many mothers with prams use this bus.It is anoying when they have the older buses which cannot take prams. I would have thought Tesco could be asked to sponser a Bus Shelter. They are able to spend money on trolley covers.Perhaps you could approach them and stroud town,Cainscross,and other pc"s to approach them.
Have written to Tesco today as think this is an obvious idea that needs pursuing - think Town Council have tried something re this in past but will also contact them - the County do also give grants to help with these. Will post something when I get news - then maybe will be time to encourage others to write to get some action.
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