Can’t see the lights for the tree!

The pedestrian crossing at Lyme Green is still not working.

It was nine months ago that the Lyme Green pedestrian crossing was installed – but it’s still not operational – because the traffic lights are obscured by overhanging tree foliage!

Sutton Councillor Cllr Chris O’Leary asked at the recent meeting of Cheshire East Council when the crossing on London Road at Lyme Green would be working.

He said “Many residents on the new development at Bollin Grange need to cross the London Road to access the primary school, for the community park and other community facilities.”

Chair of the highways and transport committee, Cllr Mark Goldsmith, said: “The new traffic signals have been installed by the developer, rather than by Cheshire East Highways, and they are ready to be switched on, but there is currently a privately-owned tree obscuring visibility to one of the signal heads, which presents a safety issue.

“We have contacted the developer who is leading on these discussions with the landowner for a response.”

Cllr Mark Goldsmith added that if they didn’t get a response soon, the council would cut back the overhanging vegetation.

“However, it is something we have to allow the landowner adequate time to do themselves before we charge them for the work,” he said.

“So, in answer to your question, it should be the coming month or so.”

Speaking after the meeting, Cllr O’Leary told the Local Democracy Reporting Service: “When they consulted me and parish council about 18 months ago, we said, you do know there’s a tree in the way!”

Ed: Yet another example of Cheshire East incompetence?