Anyone who has walked along Palace Road over the past few weeks will have noticed that major work is underway to replace the pavement. This work was long overdue, with the old surface having broken up in many places due to weathering and the growth of tree roots. At the same time, the grass verges are being renewed and, in some places, double-kerbs are being installed to protect the verges from motor vehicles.
The council highways department will be doing their best to complete the re-surfacing work over the coming week, before the schools re-open. They will then work on seeding the new verges and any further protective measures that are needed, such as bollards.