Do you have strong views about the state of our roads and pavements?
29 January
A number of local residents complained here on s1crosshouse about the state of our roads and pavements during the recent spell of icy weather.
Now that things have warmed up, we realise that potholes and damaged roads could be a big problem in the coming months after the big freeze blew a hole in budgets both for emergency winter maintenance and road repairs.
A recent report in The Herald reveals that councils across Scotland are facing an overspend of nearly double on winter maintenance budgets for gritting and snow clearance, with a national bill over nearly £100 million. These figures come on top of a previously-reported £1.8 billion backlog for repairs on roads across the country.
In the mean time East Ayrshire Council is planning to axe services in a bid to save £7 million, the Kilmarnock Standard reports. Councils are being forced to come up with savings due to a 12 per cent funding reduction by central government over the next three years. These cuts will start to take effect from April.
EAC is currently conducting their Budget Consultation 2010-11. They are keen to consult as many individuals and organisations as possible on their budget proposals and arrangements are in place to give you the chance to learn about the Council's spending proposals and to have your views considered.
The consultation period runs until Monday 1 February 2010. See http://eac.eu/finance/budget/ for details of how to respond
Note: Emergency faults e.g. accident damage, major flooding, potholes, etc. should be reported by phone to the East Ayrshire Helpline on 0845 7 24 00 00.
Now that things have warmed up, we realise that potholes and damaged roads could be a big problem in the coming months after the big freeze blew a hole in budgets both for emergency winter maintenance and road repairs.
A recent report in The Herald reveals that councils across Scotland are facing an overspend of nearly double on winter maintenance budgets for gritting and snow clearance, with a national bill over nearly £100 million. These figures come on top of a previously-reported £1.8 billion backlog for repairs on roads across the country.
In the mean time East Ayrshire Council is planning to axe services in a bid to save £7 million, the Kilmarnock Standard reports. Councils are being forced to come up with savings due to a 12 per cent funding reduction by central government over the next three years. These cuts will start to take effect from April.
EAC is currently conducting their Budget Consultation 2010-11. They are keen to consult as many individuals and organisations as possible on their budget proposals and arrangements are in place to give you the chance to learn about the Council's spending proposals and to have your views considered.
The consultation period runs until Monday 1 February 2010. See http://eac.eu/finance/budget/ for details of how to respond
Note: Emergency faults e.g. accident damage, major flooding, potholes, etc. should be reported by phone to the East Ayrshire Helpline on 0845 7 24 00 00.
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