Milton view Bring your wellie boots!
Dear Editor Yet again the Hamilton Advertiser has highlighted a problem concerning the “puddle jumping at the Top Cross,” although I have to say that the photo must have been taken on a day of light rainfall as on many occasions the corner was virtually impassable.
I first complained about this problem on January 31.
Nothing seemed to be happening, so I phoned again on March 6 and was told that remedial work was scheduled to be carried out.
There was no improvement so I wrote on March 15.
I received a reply on March 29 informing me that “these works were completed on March 13, 2018”.
The problem had not been resolved so I visited the roads and transportation services offices on April 5 to be told that the problem would be resolved.
There was no improvement so I phoned the offices on April 11 but was told that the person I required to speak to was not available but that I would get a call back.
In this call back I was assured that the drains would be properly cleaned and remedial work would be done.
On April 16 the lake reappeared so I phoned the offices on April 17 and requested a call back.
I was informed that the issue had been resolved by cleaning the drains, but that a long-term solution required a complete redesign of the drainage system at this locus.
If it rains, those who visit Hamilton Town Centre should remember to wear their wellie boots.
John L. Rimmer Park Road Hamilton Dear Editor I’m inviting all your readers to join the Stroke Association’s Make May Purple for Stroke month and to go purple for pounds.
The charity does amazing work and it’s a cause close to my heart.
So I’m calling on you to ‘Go Purple for Pounds’ and take part in some purple fun-filled activities while raising vital funds for the charity’s work.
Order your magazine for lots of fundraising ideas and event information at www.stroke.org.uk/ makemaypurple.
Carol Smillie