Shared Space Scheme Update - by local Cllr Jeremy Adby
September 24, 2011 6:32 PM
By Jeremy Adby
By Jeremy Adby
The 'Flume' within the Shared Space - a patchwork quilt of tarmack
It's been two and half years since the full scheme opened and most of indications from local residents are largely positive. However, at a recent meeting at the council, concerns were raised about maintenance, pedestrian/traffic and the future of the flume. Bank Street is becoming a patchwork quilt of tarmac.
Lessons need to be learned in regards to maintenance. The artwork known as 'Flume' has been badly damaged by vehicles over-running the foot way area in Bank Street. I understand that a cost estimate is being produced to replace the artwork in a more robust form that can better withstand over-running. The light grey granite used in Bank Street proved to stain easily, especially in fast food outlet areas. Dry weather exacerbates this problem.
Kent Highways have admitted that the flume feature is "falling to bits". Former Ashford Council leader Paul Clokie (Conservative) revealed details of an unheard plans and a secret maintenance report that has never been seen by Ashford Council. The council will now be looking in to the possibility of installing a central refuge at the puffin crossing outside Debenhams and that this refuge should contain the rotating cones underneath the unit to tell visually impaired people when it was safe to cross.
I find that it is concerning that a Conservative Kent County Council doesn't communicate or share information with a Conservative run Ashford Council. What do you think? Why not contact the areas Conservative Kent County Councillor Jim Wedgbury on 01233 503272 or e-mail jimwedgbury@aol.com
Alternatively you can contact me at 14 Church Yard, Ashford, 01233 759118 or jeremy.adby@btinternet.com and I'll pass your comments on.
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