Pavements in the village of Peasedown St John near Bath have received some much-needed attention thanks to funding secured by a local councillor.
Councillors Karen Walker and Gavin Heathcote on Bath Road in Peasedown St John
Shoppers in Bath Road, where most of the village’s shops and amenities are located, raised their concerns about the poor condition of pavement surfaces with Councillor Karen Walker earlier this last year.
As a result, B&NES Council’s Highways Department allocated just over £22,000 to carry out improvement works.
Councillor Walker said: “Thanks to all the local residents and users of Bath Road who have contacted Cllr Heathcote and I over the years about the poor condition of the pavements in this street.
“The pavements had become cracked, broken and full of dangerous holes. The support we received from residents gave us a strong case to take to B&NES for the resurfacing works to be done.”
Pavements in Bath Road, similar to many in other parts of the village, fall under the jurisdiction of either Bath & North East Somerset Council or Curo, depending on their exact location, meaning that coordinating repair work isn’t always easy.
Councillor Gavin Heathcote (Independent, Peasedown St John) added: “The highways staff at the council have done a fantastic job.
“On a regular basis Cllr Walker and I spend an afternoon walking around the village showing officials which pavements need repair work and agreeing a schedule for resurfacing to be carried out.
“Thanks to all the residents and shoppers in Bath Road got in touch about this issue, the street is now looking a lot safer with newly resurfaced pavements.”
