Lavan stated the Zetland space had a “diverse demographic, including an ageing population, wheelchair users, individuals with mobility issues, sight impairments, dementia, disabilities, and families with young children using pushchairs”.
She stated many footpaths introduced “a significant hazard, increasing the risk of trips and falls not only for those with additional needs, but for all residents and visitors”.
Quartermain stated he could be completely happy to fulfill Lavan, who beforehand represented Labour however switched to being Independent, the Local Democracy Reporting Service stated.
He stated footpaths throughout the borough have been inspected each six months however funding for footpath resurfacing was “limited” with the 2025/26 interval together with 9 schemes within the borough.
Quartermain pointed to one of many largest schemes being the resurfacing of Lincoln Road.
He stated tree roots have been a relentless downside and in a number of components of the ward sections had deteriorated in consequence, and been changed with tarmac with repairs accomplished final month.
