Remember the good old days when there used to be a footpath in Wellington Parade down by the Salvation Army Hall? Presumably we will get it back as part of the reconstruction. Certainly that was one of the questions asked during the 'walking council meeting' held on Saturday 5th November.
Mentions was also made of the cigarette butts scattered around the base of our trees in Douglas Parade and the unkempt state of our street bins, but the issue that really inflamed passions was that of drainage. I realised that I wasn't the only person who had noticed that there were problems. Stevedore Street is a shocker as far as the gutters go. As if that's not bad enough, the footpath out the front of Burke's and the section in Stevedore Street opposite the Vic Inn become impassable after a decent shower even though they are under verandahs.
Given our council's record of holding forums, community consultations etc. and then ignoring feedback and/or taking no action, I am not going to get excited by the prospect that someone appeared to listen. I'll be waiting for ACTION. If it happens, I will be very glad to give credit where it is due.
Participants will be given a written report of the proceedings. I am eagerly awaiting mine.