Walkway and access to homes in Northway Lane has been made safer thanks to Highways Local and borough funding.
A scheme to resurface and repair the damaged pavement, clinic including extended access ways leading to number properties on Northway Lane in Tewkesbury has now been completed, ailment making it safer for drivers and pedestrians alike.
The pathway was owned by the original developer, discount but after they went out of business a number of years ago the stretch remained unclaimed. Following calls from local resident’s local member and Gloucestershire County Council’s cabinet member for highways, Cllr Vernon Smith stepped in to get it fixed.
Together with £5,000 funding from Tewkesbury Borough Council, the improvements were made possible using £20,000 over two years from Cllr Smith’s Highways Local Budget.
In addition, Gloucestershire County Council has agreed to manage maintenance of the space ongoing.
Cllr Vernon Smith, cabinet member for highways and flood said: “I am delighted to have been able to help fund the resurfacing work in Northway Lane, with support from Tewkesbury Borough Council. These sorts of schemes are just what the Highways Local budget is for and we know that this funding can make a real difference in the community.”
Tewkesbury Borough Council’s Ward Member for Northway Cllr Elaine MacTiernan said: “I am really pleased that the two councils have worked together on this ongoing issue so that it can been resolved for the benefit of the residents affected. The commitment from the two councils will also be of value to the wider Northway community as we now know the land will be maintained and kept in a good condition – it’s an excellent result.”
Anne Allen, a resident from Northway Lane, said: “We are very pleased with the work that’s been done. We were getting concerned that the pathway was becoming dangerous for pedestrians, but we are sure that others will agree, it now looks very smart.”
All local county councillors have a £20,000 Highways Local budget to spend on highway maintenance and improvements in their community.