John Bass

“When the footpath was inspected in November 2022, just weeks before the accident, the highway inspector did not consider the narrowing of pathway as a safety concern and or met an intervention level which required action. It is noted in the policy that there is reference to trees and vegetation, but no clear guidance in terms of vegetation which encroaches on pavements. I am concerned that there is a risk to future pavement users if clear guidance is not provided to inspectors to identify safety”