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Are dropped kerbs doing their job? We want your views!
Access Henfield is reviewing how well the positioning of dropped kerbs is serving the needs of wheelchair and mobility scooter users, and in particular how well they enable users to travel safely between their home and the High Street.
Dropped kerbs are ramps or slopes between pavements and roads, usually found at junctions of roads or footpaths. We are aware that in some areas of Henfield they are very difficult to negotiate for those using a wheelchair or mobility scooter, or in other cases they are lacking altogether. (Please note we are not looking at private driveway dropped kerbs.)
We invite wheelchair and mobility scooter users and their carers to get in touch with us about any areas in Henfield where they currently have difficulties. We will use this information and our surveys to push for change. Please email accesshenfield@gmail.com.
MIssing Dropped Kerbs for Website and folder.pdf
Example of a dropped kerb
Roads and pavements
Here are some simple things to keep in mind...
Please try not to park on pavements, especially dropped kerbs.
Please try to take your bin off the pavement as soon as possible, maybe also your neighbours bin as well.
Please keep your hedges/plants/over-hanging trees off the pavements (legal requirement, see below for more info)
What to Do if there is a Problem with a Road or Pavement
West Sussex County Council as the Highway Authority, has to make sure that roads and pavements in Henfield are properly maintained and safe for everyone to use.
If you are aware of a problem, Please report it.
All Reporting is anonymous.
Reporting is online via: https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/make-an-enquiry-or-report-a-problem-with-a-road-or-pavement/
You are often asked to submit a photograph.
Overgrown vegetation/hedges/trees impacting pavements/roads
There is a legal requirement to keep pavements clear of vegetation, and this is generally the responsibility of the landowner. Ideally, hedges, etc, should be cut during the autumn or winter, out of bird nesting season.
When you report, West Sussex recommend that you:
Create an account, saving you time when reporting and keeping a log of your submitted reports.
Use the map to check if the issue has already been reported and View the status of current open reports.
Subscribe to updates about existing reports by viewing them on the report form map, selecting the pin for the report and submitting your email address.
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