No trees, please. In addition to the stupid and thoughtless behaviour of
motorists who will not give way to each other during the morning ‘rat run’ and
frequently drive over the verges, we need to bear in mind questions of
legitimate access to properties on EGR by delivery vehicles of all kinds,
tradesmen, skip vehicles etc. The existence of parking bays often means that
such vehicles have to straddle the verges on the opposite side of the road in
order to avoid causing an obstruction to the passage of other vehicles: this
would not be possible if access was obstructed by trees, planters etc
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On 28 Jun 2018, at 09:17, Teresa Allewell (Redacted sender "teresaallewell"
for DMARC) <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I am not a resident on Endcliiffe, though I can understand the views
expressed about light. I like Tracey’s suggestion of stone planters.
Also, I wonder, if not already done, whether an approach could be made to the
Council about some traffic calming measures.
Teresa
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Subject: [eccotalk] Re: Planting trees
I have to say, as Moira’s neighbour, I am in complete agreement with her.
Furthermore, witnessing the inconsiderate driving on our Road on a daily
basis, I think trees would only make things more hazardous (particularly for
children crossing the road) as they would further obscure the view.
I love trees and we are fortunate enough to have some wonderful mature
specimens at the back of our houses.
Maybe we could invest in some lovely stone (heavy) planting troughs for the
verges instead? These could be filled with low maintenance succulents or
colorful bedding.
Best wishes
Tracey
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On Jun 27, 2018, at 8:36 PM, Moira Priestman <moirapriestman@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Thanks for your suggestion, Clare, I can see your reasoning but as a resident
of Endcliffe Glen Road for 40 years I'd be very much against having trees
planted on our grass verges. The increased traffic and inconsiderate drivers
are indeed a great nuisance and at times a hazard. However, our house is
light and bright and I would not want trees in front of my window. Nor would
I want tree roots growing under my house. I'm not keen on all the unsightly
rocks and bricks on the grass verges but I'd prefer them to trees. I just
can't bear the thought of any loss of natural light.
Moira Priestman
On Tue, Jun 26, 2018 at 7:59 PM, Clare Anderson <cellicock@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
HI,
I think I remember a while ago someone on this group saying that there was
some money to be spent on something local. If any money is still available
what about using it to buy some young trees to be planted on the grass verges
on Endcliffe Glen Road?
There is an issue with cars taking short cuts down this road, causing
blockages that result in cars annoyingly driving onto the grass verges. In
several places people have put rocks, sticks and piles of wood. If trees were
planted one of the many benefits could be stopping people driving on the
verge.
Any thoughts?
Clare
