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Old bollards which had lights make footpath unusable

Reported via mobile in the Bollard Not Working/Damaged category anonymously at 15:14, Fri 22 July 2022

Sent to Bromley Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 3698862.

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There are 5 old light bollards set into the public footpath leading into the Biggin Hill Recreation ground off Church lane beside the McCarthy and Stone Victory House boundary fence. They restrict the width of the footpath so a mobility walker can not be used forcing user into the roadway accessing the park car park. This is a dangerous issues to elderly and young mothers with push chairs / prams. Bollards need to be removed to make access possible on the footpath with walking aids.

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  • Thank you for your report, this is now being investigated. Information on our services and the timeframes we aim to respond in can be found: http://www.bromley.gov.uk/ fixservices

    State changed to: In progress

    Posted by Bromley Council at 15:15, Fri 22 July 2022

  • Thank you for your report, this is now being investigated. Information on our services and the timeframes we aim to respond in can be found: http://www.bromley.gov.uk/ fixservices

    Posted by Bromley Council at 10:32, Mon 25 July 2022

  • We are continuing to investigate and working to resolve this report

    Posted by Bromley Council at 08:45, Tue 26 July 2022

  • Thank you for your report, this is now being investigated. Information on our services and the timeframes we aim to respond in can be found: http://www.bromley.gov.uk/ fixservices

    Posted by Bromley Council at 11:39, Wed 31 August 2022

  • This issue was first raised with the Council via FMS, reference 1544198, in February 2019. Hopefully the investigations will soon be finished and some action taken.

    Posted anonymously at 10:38, Mon 5 September 2022

  • We are continuing to investigate and working to resolve this report

    Posted by Bromley Council at 09:18, Thu 8 September 2022

  • Thank you for your comments and your continued patience. We are currently looking into options for remedial works.

    Posted by Bromley Council at 09:21, Thu 8 September 2022

  • Further works are necessary to resolve the issue and have been scheduled for action.

    Posted by Bromley Council at 12:54, Mon 26 September 2022

  • Thank you for your patience. I can confirm that our Highways Street Lighting contractor are currently dealing with this issue and we hope that this will be resolved shortly.

    State changed to: Closed

    Posted by Bromley Council at 12:01, Mon 24 October 2022

  • Thank you for using FixMyStreet to report your concerns to Bromley.

    State changed to: No further action

    Posted by Bromley Council at 12:29, Mon 24 October 2022

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    I used the footpath which is restricted by the bollards on Friday 4th November and the bollards are still there. This surprised me as the reported issue is shown as closed. It may be that work is planned to remove the bollards but it has not been done yet. I would prefer the reported safety concern to be left open until the work to remove the bollards has successfully been completed.

    Posted anonymously at 17:47, Sat 5 November 2022

  • Removal of these long-redundant lighting bollards is a safety issue. Please don't leave it until there is an accident. Having to walk in the road to accommodate a wheelchair, walking aid, or baby buggy is already dangerous but if you factor in today's quieter vehicles, the danger level rises appreciably - especially for the hearing-impaired. This issue has been on the table for nearly four years. It's about time it was fixed, isn't it?

    Posted anonymously at 09:48, Tue 8 November 2022

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    I used the footpath which is restricted by the bollards on Friday 4th November and the bollards are still there. This surprised me as the reported issue is shown as closed. It may be that work is planned to remove the bollards but it has not been done yet. I would prefer the reported safety concern to be left open until the work to remove the bollards has successfully been completed.

    Posted anonymously at 18:02, Mon 14 November 2022

  • Thank you for your additional comments. I can confirm that the bollards are awaiting removal by our lighting contractors, who are currently carrying out investigations into the connections and supply. Once all investigations are completed the lit bollards will be removed.

    Posted by Bromley Council at 13:31, Wed 16 November 2022

  • Are your lighting contractors still carrying out investigations?

    Posted anonymously at 16:12, Friday 27 January 2023

  • When I first reported this issue back in 2019 I didn't need a wheelchair to get about. I do now (temporarily I hope!). Would be grateful for safe access to one of my favourite parks. Thank you.

    Posted anonymously at 16:20, Friday 27 January 2023

  • Apologies for the delayed response. I can confirm this area is still under investigation by our street lighting contractor to facilitate the removal of the lit bollards.

    Posted by Bromley Council at 14:11, Thursday 9 February 2023

  • Are the investigations still on-going? A further update would be appreciated......

    Posted anonymously at 09:08, Tuesday 14 March 2023

  • I can confirm that the 5 lit bollards that were restricting use of the path on the Church Road entrance driveway were removed at the end of February.

    Posted by Bromley Council at 14:39, Thursday 23 March 2023

  • Good news indeed! Thank you.

    Posted anonymously at 17:17, Thursday 23 March 2023

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