Concerns raised over ‘hazardous’ pavements across local estate

Residents have raised concerns about the state of the pavements across the housing estate near Forest and Sandridge Primary School, with those immediately adjacent to the school described as especially hazardous. 

Residents report there are large cracks in the pavements running throughout the estate, which they believe pose a safety risk, particularly to children going to and from school.

One resident said, “I’ve seen children trip over the cracks. The cracks are huge so wheels from scooters and bikes could easily get stuck. It’s a real hazard for children who use these paths every day, but the problem affects the whole estate, not just the areas near the school.”

Another resident added, “The paths are used daily by children travelling to and from school on bikes and scooters. The state of the pavements is appalling and they have been like this for a long time.”

A spokesperson for GreenSquareAccord (GSA), which manages the estate, said, “We are aware the paths around Clackers Brook Estate need repair works.

“In August we conducted a site visit to assess the level of damage to the pathways near the Forest and Sandridge Primary School and the nearby housing estate.  We are committed to working with the consortium of developers who own the land to agree a programme of repairs.”