Verge cutting

by **Hels** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 11:51 am

I'm quite alarmed to see in last weeks Courier that the frequency of grass cutting in Kintyre is to reduce next year due to budget cuts. We are in mid-July and on stretches of the main A83 the verges are above the roof of my car having not seen a mower since last August!

This isn't just an aesthetic grumble (although it is unsightly!), but a safety one. Our roads are well used by cyclists and walkers and it is clearly dangerous when you don't see these people until you are upon them on even the gentlest bend.

I acknowledge that budget cuts are sometimes necessary - but surely not in road safety?!

by **LANDROVER ROGER** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 12:43 pm

As a general rule they should at least cut the grass on all road junctions.A lot of green spaces down here in Staffordshire have now been planted with wild flowers so that there is less mowing.Ithink that it looks superb but some residents are complaining that it will increase vermin which I think is utter tosh!

by **skrik** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 11:11 pm

I agree with Hels, the grass needs cutting. But it costs the Council a lot of money - your money ! To pay for it I would get rid
of the Council Tax ASSistants !