BOLLARDS will be introduced on a narrow road in Winwick following fears somebody could get killed.

Bas Hashim, who lives on Delph Lane, has been left angry by traffic and litter-related issues outside his home.

Mr Hashim has raised the matter with the council and directly with deputy leader Cllr Cathy Mitchell (LAB – Burtonwood and Winwick).

And he paid to have conifers planted on a council-owned grass verge outside his property in a bed to improve the situation.

“When two lorries or any cars come along the road, people step on the verge or walk on it,” said Mr Hashim.

“But, recently, the grass verge was demolished by a lorry. It is absolutely disgusting.

“It is a big risk to public safety. I am sick and tired of this.

“I e-mailed highways about putting bollards in place as I genuinely believe someone will get killed, if two lorries come along the road, people have not got any space to step on the grass verge.

“The problem is there is no safety for people walking. The council should put some bollards in front of the verge.”

Mr Hashim has also been blighted by litter problems yards from his property.

He regularly clears waste including plastic from the area, as well as alcohol-related litter and drugs paraphernalia.

One of the most recent dumped items included a wooden table, which Mr Hashim has since removed.

Warrington Guardian:

The dumped wooden table

But he has welcomed the latest response from the council, particularly news that bollards will be installed within five weeks to prevent vehicles going onto the verge.

The authority also said the speed limit in this area has now been reduced to 30mph.

In relation to littering, a council spokesman added: “We have advised Mr Hashim that litter picks will take place where possible, although due to the geometry of the road, cleansing can only take place under a road closure, which is undertaken annually.

“We are also exploring littering enforcement options and our environmental crime team will continue to act on intelligence provided where commercial waste can be identified.

“Challenges are presented by the road’s remoteness, its narrow width and lack of footways and verge in sections.

“It can be attractive for various types of parking behaviour in terms of HGVs due to its remoteness.

“The informal layby can also attract anti-social behaviour. All of this can contribute to the potential for littering.”

The council confirmed it is putting together proposals to deter this behaviour through the removal of the informal layby on the stretch of road, as well as through a parking restriction for the whole of the route in the form of a no parking zone.