A disabled pensioner has gained a long-running marketing campaign for a drop kerb to be put in close to his residence – with slightly assist from Ayrshire Dwell.
Former ambulance technician Robert Campbell, 65, has by no means been in a position to entry a pedestrian pathway that leads into Ellisland Sq. and Souter Place, Ayr.
Robert will get across the Forehill space utilizing a mobility scooter however the kerb on the pedestrian pathway is just too excessive to barter.
And by accessing the pathway, it is the quickest route for Robert to take if he needs to go to his daughter on Castlehill Street.
It means Robert should as an alternative...
- negotiate the complete size of Ellisland Place then;
- flip proper into Ellisland Sq.
- journey alongside Ellisland Sq. earlier than becoming a member of the junction of Mount Oliphant Crescent
- negotiate a stretch of Mount Oliphant Crescent
- flip proper on the roundabout to entry Ellisland Sq.
- negotiate Ellisland Sq. then;
- entry Castlehill Street
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The perfect path to his daughter’s home, by way of the pathway within the Ellisland Place cul-de-sac, would shave minutes off his journey – if a drop kerb was there.
Not solely wouldn't it lower down Robert’s journey time, it might save vitality on his battery-operated scooter.
He’s been in contact with each South Ayrshire Council and Forehill, Holmston and Masonhill Group Council to see if they may help however till this week, he wasn't making any headway.
The proprietor occupier mentioned: “I’m disabled and I’ve acquired a mobility scooter. Exterior my residence in Ellisland Place, there’s a pedestrian path to take you into the following road, however my scooter can’t stand up it.
“It means I've to go thrice the space to go to my daughter’s residence at Castlehill roundabout. It’s a protracted, roundabout option to get to my daughter’s.
“There's dropped kerbs all around the city however not right here. I’m fed up with it.”
Mr Campbell, who lives in a semi-detached home and was pressured to retire as a consequence of in poor health well being, has phoned the native authority and written to them about his downside.
Ayrshire Dwell additionally contacted South Ayrshire Council in regards to the concern.
Following a radical investigation, it has been revealed that the kerb on which the lane sits comes beneath the auspices of Ayrshire Roads Alliance.
And due to Ayrshire Dwell's intervention, roads chiefs are set to grant Robert's request.
Kevin Braidwood, head of roads, at Ayrshire Roads Alliance, mentioned: “We'll have a look at placing in a dropped kerb, so Mr Campbell can entry the trail.”
Robert mentioned: "I would personally prefer to thank Ayrshire Dwell for his or her assist on this matter, as it's tremendously appreciated."
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