Call To Tidy-Up ‘Gateway’ Into Market Harborough
Written by HFM News on 10th June 2022
Calls are being made to tidy-up St Mary’s Road in Market Harborough.
Bollards have been knocked down and some road-side trees are dead.
Cllr Phil Knowles, Leader of the Opposition at Harborough District Council, spoke to HFM:
Damaged bollard on St Mary’s Road
Leicestershire County Council has pledged to look into the concerns.
Cllr Ozzy O’ Shea, cabinet member for highways and transport, said: “We’re thankful for this being brought to our attention.
“Limited funds mean that any work undertaken must be for safety reasons
“Our officers will now inspect the locations and complete any necessary work.”
Damaged bollard on St Mary’s Road
The call for action comes as a plan detailing a raft of improvements to Market Harborough town centre has been approved by the District Council’s Cabinet.
The Master Plan will now go before the full council at a meeting later this month, where it is expected to be given the final go-ahead.
Environmental enhancements to St Mary’s Road is one aspect of the plan.
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