Hugh Jones & Ross Shepherd Councillors for Rossett

from EssentialsMAG August 2023 - North Wrexham/Cheshire Magazine

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Public footpaths

Within the ward, there are a number of public footpaths which are currently either hard to pass or completely impassable due to crops being planted along the designated routes. It is the landowners responsibility to ensure that these paths are clear for use at all times so they can be enjoyed by the whole community and beyond. We have asked Rights of Way to write to landowners reminding them of their responsibilities.

Allotments

Rossett Community Council are currently exploring the possibility of creating an area for allotment space locally. For further information, and to register interest, please contact the clerk. Please email: clerk@rossettcommunitycouncil.cymru

Flash ﬂoods

We have experienced ﬂash ﬂoods due to recent storms and a number of areas where water has been left standing. The Environment Department have an annual programming of clearing all gullies in the County. However, the grids become blocked due to debris and surface run-off, whilst the gullies are clear. If you see a blocked gully, please send us an email and we will get it checked. The good news is the new system in Darland Lane withstood the storm.

Pot holes

The team at street scene are continuing to repair pot holes around the ward as fast as possible. Roads will be prioritised according to usage due to a lack of resources.

Japanese Knotweed

If Japanese knotweed is identiﬁed, it is important it is attended to as quickly as possible to stop it spreading as it can grow rapidly. It is an offence to allow it to grow from your own land to another.

Station Road level crossing

After making contact with Network Rail an assessment has been carried out on the crossing. We have had conﬁrmation that the paving stones will be re-laid in places to ensure the path remains even and level.

Post box, Station Road

We are still waiting for a date from Royal Mail for the installation of a replacement post box which has been promised for this year.

River bank footpath, Gun Street

We have arranged for Streetscene to clear the footpath and also to see if they can locate a replacement rubbish bin which has disappeared. The Council’s responsibility is limited to ensuring that the footpath is usable but not for the general river embankment.

Hugh: Tel: 07769 706999 hugh.jones@wrexham.gov.uk