Doorstep issues... A cutting debate?

A 'cutting' issue runs through the streets of St Neots...

A lesson for us all as to why residents should go straight to the horses mouth...

The Hallards... An unsightly mess.

Eaton Ford Residents have asked the question; Just who should be caring for the grassy landscaped area at the far end of this pretty cul-de-sac??? 

So far they have been given excuses and assurances, without any success. 

Bob explains. "Since before last years Golden Jubilee  there has been an issue on who should cut the grass and look after this small area." 

Unfortunate interference from the Town Council chairman, together with another portfolio holder at HDC made matters worse when they tried to short cut proceedures, only to be found out by the executive officers at HDC!  The upshot was that the St Neots town clerk had to intervene. As a result this one little issue has since been escalated into a major land swap issue! Mountains and molehills spring to mind! 

To make matters worse Bob, as ward Councillor discovered the problem almost by accident when one resident chose to contact him and raise the matter directly. Negotiations had been carried out on this matter entirely without his knowledge.

Needless to say that no longer remains the case. Bob is now dealing directly with both the Town Clerk and HDC Executives in order to resolve this issue in the best interests of the residents of The Hallards...

One resident recently explained: "No body cuts the grass or attends the trees at the far end of the road. Branches fall off the trees, the grass and overgrown weeds make it look an unsightly mess! That's not acceptable, we pay enough in council tax and everywhere else gets looked after but we just get forgotten."

Bob Farrer surveying the situation...

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Promoted by Carol Gamby on behalf of Ken Churchill and Bob Farrer all of 83 Huntingdon Street, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1DU