Cheshire East Council has so far failed to fulfil its pledge to re-paint a busy Nantwich zebra crossing – three months on since its danger was highlighted.
We revealed on August 4 how local resident Bill Pearson was told the worn away crossing between the Railway Hotel and Chic Interiors in Nantwich was “not an immediate risk”.
This was despite evidence of a series of near misses involving pedestrians using the crossing.
Bill said at the time: “On more than one occasion I have actually been on the crossing, and a motorist has driven over it – missing me by inches. It has been in this condition for many months.
“Whilst I appreciate that careful motorists should notice the flashing amber beacons, it’s a sad fact of life that many drivers are distracted and fail to notice the crossing.”
Then four days later, Cheshire East announce a u-turn and said they would re-paint the crossing.
They promised in a statement the works would take place between August 21 and 25, stating “this will take place alongside footway works on Wellington Road. The work will begin on 21 August and continue until 25 August between the times of 9.30am and 3.30pm.”
But some 10 weeks on, and the crossing remains un-painted and barely visible
Bill said: “Talk is cheap! Cheshire East still haven’t done the work.”
“A lot of people came up to me, after Nantwich News ran the story and told me how pleased they were that you ran the story, and that the council were going to do the work.
“Perhaps their new CEO will get it sorted? Or maybe the money has been wasted on their land purchase by Crewe Station, in anticipation of HS2?”
We approached Cheshire East Council on October 27 asking for reasons it has not been completed. They replied on November 9.
A Cheshire East Council spokesperson said: “Due to an emergency gas investigation by Cadent Gas in London Road, Nantwich, the highway works being undertaken at the time had to be suspended, including the crossing point lining on Station Road.
“We intend to return to complete this work, and the lining on Shrewbridge Road, before the end of November, weather permitting.”
CEC like to use non-standard lane rules for roundabouts (right lane to go straight on or right) and then never repaint the arrows. It’s straightforwardly dangerous and there’s no excuse. All we can do is keep reporting stuff via the website – keep the pressure on.
It’s a waste of time emailing your local councillor about your concerns,as I did and four months later still no response
Road markings have been lost almost everywhere in Nantwich.
Not so the double yellow lines – those are the ones that bring in the cash for councillors’ expenses.
There are road faults everywhere.At the junction of Lunt Avenue and Kingsway where students walk to the College there are no longer any road markings.It takes an accident to get anything done.This council is a waste of time and money.
Well they are apparently 18 million overspent,so a pot of white paint, plus the road closure, diversion signs,risk assessment, 10 men to carry out the work( one operator for the paint machine, you can’t just use a brush you know,9 watching he does it properly)this could end up pushing the council shortfall to 20 million.
I would not hold your breath
Cheshire East council is a waste of space.
In 1970s the gully pump to clean out the grids was a two man job.
One driver and one to operate the pump.
It’s now a six man job as witnessed lately in my street.
Two people who operate stop and go signs why God only knows.
The pump is operated on the kerb side no danger to anyone.
Two people once they have put out the road signs to let drivers know gully’s being emptied then sit in the pickup twiddling there thumbs or as witnessed fast asleep.
Is this what I pay my Rates Bill for.
Disgusted 🧐