Pavement improvements at Howard Road in Lindley will start next Monday in response to complaints about pedestrian safety.

Councillor Cahal Burke (Lib Dem, Lindley) was contacted by residents, directly and via a survey, earlier in the year by residents complaining that the pavements on Howard Road near the HRI were broken and uneven and could potentially cause someone to suffer a fall.

Having undertaken investigations and discussions with Kirklees Officers, Cllr Burke subsequently had the case for improving Howard Road’s pavements submitted for inclusion in Lindley ward’s annual highways programme.

This was subsequently agreed and the work on Howard Road will now take place before Monday 23 December.

Every ward in Kirklees benefits from a ward highways programme paid for each year by delegated funds and supported by Kirklees Street Scene Service.

The Council’s Streetscene service has written to all residents advising them when the work will happen; asking that overhanging vegetation or hedges be cut back and that all vehicles are parked away from the road between 7.30am and 4.00pm as access and egress will be limited while the work is taking place.

Cllr Cahal Burke (Lib Dem, Lindley) said:
“Residents living on Howard Road got in touch with me about the pavements early this year; both directly and through a survey. Clearly there was a threat to pedestrian safety and neighbouring roads had already been improved in previous years. I am very pleased that Howard Road will now receive the same investment and that the work will be done before Christmas. If residents have any issues they can contact me or Simon Atkinson at the council on 01924 326142 or by emailing simon.atkinson@kirklees.gov.uk.”
If residents need to speak to someone outside office hours they can ring Highways Customer Care on 01484 414700.