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OBJECTS ON HIGHWAY GRASS VERGES
Occasionally the Parish Council receive complaints about objects, like large stones and poles, that have been placed on the grass verges close to the road.
This is usually done with good intentions to prevent cars, lorries and tractors from driving over the verges causing unsightly ruts.
95% of the verges are owned and are the responsibility of Suffolk County Council’s Highways Dept. If consent has not been obtained for objects to be placed on the verge and a complaint is made this will be investigated and if the objects are deemed illegal the Enforcement Team will then become involved.
Perhaps more importantly, you need to be aware that if anybody suffers personal injury or damage to their vehicle as a result of these objects, the householder is likely to be held responsible, not Suffolk County Council.
More information can be obtained from the Parish Clerk, Vicki Gay at clerk@coneywestonparishcouncil.gov.uk.
