North East Hertfordshire MP Sir Oliver Heald has been approached by disabled buggy and scooter users concerned that the overgrown hedge on Baldock Road between Dunhams Lane and Avenue One in the Garden City makes use of the pavement impossible for them. The North East Hertfordshire MP has immediately contacted Herts Highways asking if they can cut the hedge.
Commenting, Sir Oliver Heald said “I have been to see the site for myself and can certainly understand the concern of local disabled people. Access to the Leisure Centre, Sainsbury’s and other commercial premises is important to people with disabilities and so I have immediately raised this important access issue with Herts Highways. They have told me that they have passed this to their maintenance contractor, Ringway, for urgent action. I will continue to monitor the situation”