We have now received the following response which confirms that our request will be placed on the scheme list:
I have been forwarded your enquiry concerning the lack of
dropped kerbs at Hazel Drive, Hesleden.
As I am sure you will be aware,
the County Council receives more requests for dropped kerbs than it is able
to fund from limited highway related accessibility budgets. As such, all
requests for dropped kerbs are added to a future scheme list which is periodically
reviewed.
Priority is typically afforded towards dealing with locations in
town/commercial business areas as improvements at these locations would serve
the most users as they look to get access to facilities. This location (Hazel Drive) is a
good candidate due to the nearby bus stops on Gray Avenue and Church Street.
Looking at the area on Google
Earth, I suspect that additional dropped kerbs elsewhere nearby would also be
welcomed. I will ensure your request is added to the future scheme list to be
considered against the many other requests that we have outstanding.
We will monitor progress with this proposed scheme and update on any significant developments as they arise.
