A rather odd and unsatisfactory repair to part of the footpath on the Avenue in Pity Me is just a top coating.

The area is going to get properly repaired later in the week. However what is less clear is just how much of these pavements are going to be repaired.

Earlier in the year I was refused for the fifth year running action to repair the dreadful state of footpaths on The Avenue, Hartside View and Hudspeth Crescent. Then we decided to use local funding to pay for the resurfacing because it was clear to us that it was dangerous and we simply could’t accept it looking so bad for much longer. At which point the council told us they could’t do it until next year even if we paid for it.

Now it seems perhaps a wee bit is going to be done. I have asked for clarification as to what is being done and will report back. Perhaps all our pressure is paying off at last.