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February 2010
Westcott’s Conservative team of Sir Paul Beresford MP and District Councillor James Friend are delighted to announce that work is expected to commence to repair the pot hole ridden surface of the main A25 through the village by Friday 26 February 2010.
Westcott lies to the west of Dorking by about two miles and the A25 runs east-west through the village. Westcott has around 850 houses and 1,750 adults and 400 children living there.
James Friend says “Many residents have contacted me with their concerns about the state of the main road following the snow this winter. I also know that people driving to Dorking and Guildford and beyond, cite our village as the worst stretch in the county. So getting this sorted out is a priority.”
With no sign of any repair work being undertaken, James contacted MP Paul Beresford who quickly got on the case. Paul says, “I’ve driven through the village myself and heard many stories of punctures and damage caused by the poor surface quality. I immediately got in touch with the Ian Lake, Surrey’s Conservative County Councillor with cabinet responsibility for Transport. I’m delighted for Westcott residents and everyone who uses the A25 that Ian has confirmed that work will be done mid to late next week.”
James added “I continue to urge Westcott residents and other drivers to slow down when passing through the village. The slower we all go, the slower the heavy lorries have to go. In turn that means better road safety for our children and other pedestrians and less damage is inflicted on the carriageway.”
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