A resident has complained about the state of several road verges in an Abbots Langley neighbourhood, saying that she’s never seen them in such a bad way.
Brenda Lane lives on Upper Highway and is appalled at the condition of the overgrown plants on the roadside.
Speaking to ABBOTSnews, she said: “I have lived in my home for approximately 70 years and have never known the estate to be in such a disgraceful and neglected state.
“I find this very distressing and am disgusted at the poor state the road is in. It is having a bad impact on my mental wellbeing and it’s concerning given much has now turned to straw and become a fire risk.
“There is also the potential of car accidents due to limited visibility at junctions given that the grass restricts vision.”
Responding to her complaints, district councillor Chris Whately-Smith said that the responsibility of cutting back the greenery falls on Hertfordshire County Council (HCC).
He stated that he reported the situation to HCC as early as July this year, but has not yet had a response.
A spokesperson for HCC said: “We encourage road users to report any problems on the roads or pavements – including grass verges – to us online at www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/highwayfaults
“Every report is looked at, and although we can’t always fix problems straight away, we use the information residents provide to prioritise works and plan maintenance programmes.”
Photo: Chris Whately-Smith
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