We’re reporting leaf fall issues when they represent a safety issue. No one expects the Council to clear all leaves immediately but footpaths do need some priority.
We reported the self seeded Sycamore tree on Balfour Street several months ago and were promised that it would receive attention. The tree has damaged the adjacent railings and made the adjacent path uneven. The tree needs to be replaced, with an appropriate species, on the ample adjacent site.
In the meantime Balfour Street is covered in tree detritus and needs to be cleared
Generally public service standards on Council housing estates in the centre of the City have been better than those experienced in the suburbs.
This is probably because core services (highway maintenance, street cleansing, grass cutting, graffiti removal etc) are more in the public eye. Consequently issues are more likely to be reported.
However there are exceptions. There is emerging evidence that service level agreement standards are not being met.
The Hope Street/Long Close Lane area has its fair share of issues. Principal among them is of course the long term empty Willow House building. Lack of progress by the Council in selling the building – which could provide housing for dozens of people – is shameful
As well as Wlllow House, damaged street signs, graffiti and weed growth are issues in the Hope Street area.
Elsewhere the Groves area also has its fair share of problems
Graffiti on Groves LaneLitter near the shops on Lowther StreetGraffiti on garage door in St Thomas’ PlaceA lot of potholes are emerging. They are particularity hazardous for cyclists. This one is on March Street (and has been reported)
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