2023 Update
Surface repairs to Ashurst Drive were completed during October. An area of approximately 70M2 was resurfaced near to Spinney Rise. Several patch repairs were carried out and white markings were painted on the ramps, improving visibility of the ramps for all road users.
The repairs were possible because of the donations received from the residents of Ashurst Drive who have paid the annual contribution of £100.
2023 Maintenance Plan
In general, Ashurst Drive is starting to deteriorate and two sections are breaking up. In recent times there has not been sufficient money in the account to carry out the required work, consequently virtually no maintenance has been possible.
The Association’s strategy to rectify this current state of affairs is initially to bring the annual subscriptions contributions to a level where the whole community is funding the ongoing annual maintenance. Secondly, a strategy for the long term maintenance of the road, ultimately resurfacing a significant amount of the road before it falls into wholesale disrepair.
Principally getting the funds to pay for the long term significant works would be funded by:
1. Annual membership subs
2. Looking at possible grants from the local Authority
3. Potential call for all in the road to make a one off contribution.
A survey of residents’ opinions will be completed in Ashurst Drive to gauge what people’s thoughts are.
More detailed plans will be available at the AGM to be held on 7th November at St Andrews Church.