[Neil]

I am sorry that I have quoted so much in this post (you did say you have plenty of sever capacity Roy ) but I thought it would make more sense if I did.

Originally Posted by Cougarslair

are we saying that double yellow lines should be used on the majority of streets?

No. Only where irresponsible parking causes a problem/hazard for other road users/residents.

Originally Posted by Cougarslair

especially now the trees are in blossom - except the two replacements that have blossomed before the others!!! Welll done the council for putting in the wrong type

There where 4 replacements planted last year.

Originally Posted by Cougarslair

Back to Double yellow lines....................people competing to park their cars on the street before anyone else

When the kerbs are widened there will be space for 10 cars. 6 tres up either side make 5 gaps on either side. You can park 8 easily on one side, 9 if people park carefully. So we are only talking about 1 or 2 spaces different.

Originally Posted by Cougarslair

For some people who seem obsessed about this issue who live at the ends of Rhyddings street

This is starting to look like a personal attack on me. Not very friendly for a first post.

Originally Posted by Cougarslair

The decision to add an extra layer of narrow kerb stones to allow the cars to park on, is what it was said to be at the meeting - a compromise.

From this I am not sure if you actually know what is being done. The council have ordered some India stone which I am told will match the original. The extra kerb will only be inbetween the trees. I think it will look stupid with the kerb changing width all the way up the street.

Originally Posted by Cougarslair

Are the trees really going to be so damaged that will ALL die off

It is highly likely that the trees will die. Craig Horabin - the parks and open spaces manager - stated that our type of tree are very sensitive and wont take well to having roots damaged.

Originally Posted by Cougarslair

How do trees in the middle of pedestrianised areas survive?? Im asking because I dont know, but it must be a surmountable problem.

As the pedestrian area is construction a large tree pit is dug to give the tree amble root space. Craig stated that this is not possible with the road on one side and footpath on the other without starting to dig up both.

Originally Posted by Cougarslair

The legality of parking on the narrow kerb stones wont be an issue for the council and law authorities, because the cars are not, and would not, be parked on the actual walkway.

John Scofield - Head of Enginering Services at HBC - is fully aware that it is illegal to drive on the kerb, yes the offence is driving on the kerb not parking on it. When I asked him why HBC will be asking residents to park on the kerb he said "we are not asking you to park on the kerb". I will let you read into that what you like.

Originally Posted by Cougarslair

Mowing the grass on the street. I must say I agree with `She` on this one - it should be down to the council to sort it out.

I agree also. It is a shame that the council don't do it isn't it?

Originally Posted by Cougarslair

Its very nice that some residents mow the grass, but its only in a limited area and this makes some sections look better than others.

I think if you look at the verges you will see that they are very even looking. The resident in question mowed the full length of both verges last week. If you read the thread fully you will see mention of it.

Originally Posted by Cougarslair

What about those that need their cars at the door and cannot physically walk any distance to park elsewhere? What do they do?

I don't think this applies at the moment, does it?

Originally Posted by Cougarslair

Also are the paving slabs that were laid into the grass after the recent renovation in keeping with a conservation area?

No they are not. That was another of Peter Britcliffe's idea. Need I say more.

Originally Posted by Cougarslair

If that is acceptable why not an extra layer of narrow kerb - after all it retains the grass & trees.

That is also not acceptable, as I stated earlier it will look stupid. Mick Stanworth - the highways engineer responsible for the work - said they will have to excavate at least 12" below the bottom of the new stones. This will cause massive damage to the tree roots.

Cougarslair, why don't you identify yourself so we can have a sensible discussion about these kerb stones. I have looked into it in depth and know what damage will be caused. If you think the roots wont be just look how the roots have lifted the current kerbstones on the top left hand side as you walk up the street.