Wrexham Council working “flat out on cutting grass” amid criticism from public

Wrexham Council says it is “working flat out” on cutting grass across the county borough, amid criticism from motorists over the lack of visibility on certain roads.

Over the past week a number of people have expressed concern about the grass alongside key routes in Wrexham, including Ruabon Roundabout, Mold Road and Gresford Roundabout.

Lots of concerns in Gwersyllt and elsewhere about the overgrown grass on verges becoming a road safety issue. @wrexhamcbc @davebithell silent on the issue. Could @wrexham RT and ask questions.

— Newyddion Gwersyllt News. (@Gwersyllt_CC) 7 June 2018

I was wonder @wrexham if @wrexhamcbc are on grass cutting strike? Can’t see over the grass at the roundabout in ruabon to the a483 these days #obstruction and it a matter of time until you see a crash there

— Simon Roberts (@simonjroberts) 7 June 2018

Same with the A541 from Gwersyllt to Wrexham. Can’t see over the grass when trying to pull out from Old Mold Road😡

— Lardy (@LardyLa) 7 June 2018

Some grass has been cut by the Stansty crossroads. Still need the central reservations cut as visibility still bad.

— Jayne Owens (@JayneOwens) 7 June 2018

Ladies and gentlemen by the power of social media @wrexhamcbc have cleared the ruabon approach! They did miss the rest of the long grass from the a483 tho but it’s a start isn’t it @wrexham

— Simon Roberts (@simonjroberts) 8 June 2018

One complaint did get a senior reply direct on twitter, however from Flintshire Council’s Chief Executive rather than anything in Wrexham, with Colin Everett saying: “I have to agree. Struggled with visibility tonight at that junction. Suggest a report to the local councillor. There are cost effective options for grass splaying”.

We asked Wrexham Council about the situation, and Cllr David A Bithell, lead member environment and transport, said: “We are aware of complaints from residents regarding the length of grass, the growth of which has increased due to the recent humidity.

“We are currently working flat out on cutting grass and will continue to do so into the coming weeks. We are also working on increasing the visibility on splays on highways.”

Things had moved on yesterday, with some positive reactions surfacing:

Ladies and gentlemen by the power of social media @wrexhamcbc have cleared the ruabon approach! They did miss the rest of the long grass from the a483 tho but it's a start isn't it @wrexham

— Simon Roberts (@simonjroberts) June 8, 2018

Thanks to whoever cut the grass, it's now safe for our old folk, sons and daughters to drive more safely on the roundabouts. Perhaps WCBC should consider the 'safe' approach and do all the roundabouts in the County 👍 pic.twitter.com/Adyw7Gyc9q

— Tony Jones (@tjcefn) June 9, 2018

Top pic: Grass on a  roundabout verge in Wrexham taken on Friday afternoon.