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I have now written to Kent Highways, using Gary's posting as a basis.
Here it is:
Good Evening Kent Highways
I have received a number of complaints about the bad state of the verges and highway edges through Dover and would ask you to schedule a clean-up along this route.
This is the latest complaint - very valid and needs attention.
"From the Jubilee roundabout to Samphire Hoe and back (both sides), is a disgrace.
Weeds and bushes, withered and black from the snow, are abundant all the way along the paths, central reservations and roundabouts.
Damaged barriers, damaged brickwork, damaged signs and notice boards, road works and warning signs where no road works are being made, dead seagulls, sand-bags and enough litter to fill the docks with.
I don't want to criticise or be negative about Dover, but this should not have been allowed to get this bad.
All these things are easily and quickly fixable and I believe would make a massive difference to Dover.
The people of Dover do not deserve to be treated like this.
This is not about apportioning blame or political point scoring, that is just as wasteful as the problem itself.
It must be kept in check for the future and may help to start attracting visitors.
Thousands of people travel that route, day in and day out and when that is the first thing that potential visitors see, what chance have you got of getting them to stay or encourage them to come back and visit.
I put myself in the potential visitor's seat this morning and on seeing this mess, I don't believe anyone would want to stop and visit."
I appreciate tourism is not the responsibility of Kent Highways, but the weeding, cleanliness and general tidyness, surely is.
Could I also ask you to advise me when it is to be done.
Kind Regards
Roger Walkden
Dover District Councillor
Let's hope it doesn't take too long.
Roger