White Horse Crescent Improvements

Another scheme I have been able to fund through my Area Stewardship Fund is the improvement to the area at the end of White Horse Crescent near to the access to the garages. Unfortunately, the Parish Council was unable to maintain the grassed area (see photo left) due to it being badly rutted by drivers either parking or driving over the grass.  A resident had placed a stone at the end of the grass to try to prevent this, but this did not really solve the problem. 

After discussions with the Parish Council and local residents, it was decided that the best solution would be to continue with the blocked paving, which made up the parking area at the end of the close.  By extending this, it meant that no maintenance of the area would be needed, and any cars parking on it would not damage the grass.  Obviously, it is a pity when we have to lose any of our green space around the village, but if the grass is so badly damaged that it begins to look an eyesore, then it becomes impossible to maintain.  This then ends up becoming neglected and not the pleasant green space it was intended to be.