Kilian Bourke

After months of hard campaigning Cllr Bourke has finally convinced the County Council to make improvements to a dangerous stretch of pavement at the junction of Hemingford Road and St. Philip’s Road.

“The slope of the pavement is particularly steep at this intersection,” explained Cllr Bourke, “and there is a slippery drain which protrudes from the pavement as well. This has caused problems for elderly residents, two of whom have incurred serious injuries as a consequence.”

Following Councillor Bourke’s intervention the council agreed to lower the drain to the level of the pavement and re-coat it with a non-slip surface.

“These days one has to fight tooth and nail to get money for highways maintenance,” added Cllr Bourke, “because the Tories who run the County are refusing to finance the department properly.”

“It is not acceptable to be ferreting away surplus revenue when basic services are decaying like this, making our environment dangerous for the elderly.”

He added “I am glad they have seen the light of day on this occasion.”