Letters 1

In January 2010 I wrote again to see what, if anything, had been done, reply from Jools Tinsley:

From: Julie L. Tinsley

Pauline

I’m a bit further forward with your enquiry which I have detailed below:-

1.     A Capital Appraisal Form has been submitted to see whether or not River Defence Works can be awarded some of next year’s GYBC budget.  This would be targeted to start September 2010.  This does not guarantee that the budget will be available.

2.       The Road

NCC carry out regular visual inspections of all adopted highway and any safety defects are the programmed to ensure the road is maintained in a safe condition but this is not a comprehensive report.  The responsibility of the river defences alongside Riverside Road is the responsibility of GYBC (previously the Port Authorities) and a meeting was held between John Cotton (NCC) and Bernie Harris (GYBC) to make him aware of the problem of the defences.  This has resulted in the Capital Appraisal Form being completed.

3.       Repairs and Routine Maintenance

The cleaning schedule is on an as and when basis, normally a fortnightly mechanical sweep, usually on a Saturday.  There is also the Hot Spot crew who will pick up from the area if there is a problem.  During the summer months the sweep is weekly but in the winter goes back to fortnightly.

4.       Jetty (Dolphins) Damage Compensation

There hasn’t been any progress since March this year.  Simon Mutten and Bernie Harris will revisit the claim.

Regards

Jools Tinsley

Great Yarmouth Borough Council

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So...in a word...NOTHING!