Notice Board

A message from the chairman regarding the snow and ice.

I know that all residents have found the snow and ice on Kemnal Road and the footpaths very difficult to deal with, and we have received a number of messages from residents asking why, following last week's heavy snowfall, the road has not been gritted.

Before our K.R.A. Committee meeting on 29 November, we had contacted the Council regarding the possible supply of grit and bins for this winter. At the meeting, we minuted that an Inspector would be visiting us to discuss this.

Unfortunately, the snowfall arrived somewhat earlier and heavier than expected and on speaking again with the Council this week, we realize we were given false hope - the financial restraints being the excuse.

We are now making urgent enquiries with Road Maintenance contractors, as our own, - O'Rourkes - is totally committed to Bromley Council.

This is of course too late for this snowfall, but we hope to be able to have facilities in place in the new year in order to deal with any further snow during this and subsequent winters.

Graham Pedgrift.