We have been approached about a possible gating scheme in this area by a local resident.
Due to Andrew's obvious links to the street, he really cannot get involved in this issue but we have an invariable approach to these matters. If a local resident can secure the agreement of the property owners who have the passageway we will support the scheme. If people want to argue, it is a civil matter in which we will not interfere. If people do not want it that's fine by us. Personally I loathe the things, we are turning into a defensive inward looking society, it being one thing protecting personal property but communally owned alleys is a step too far.
However we always fund half the costs through the Community Safety Fund if asked, as long as it exists and we have balances, and we shall do on this one too.
Proof again that Andrew and I are not in this for our own selfish reasons but we respect and understand the community who we work with all year round.
