‘We’re treated like 2nd class citizens’

I WOULD like to thank Ben Wye for publicising the policy of ‘Putting Crewe First’ on grass verges. (Sentinel, March 31).

Our policy is: “Restore the very many damaged grass verges and protect them, or turn them into hard standing to provide more off street parking. Residents will be allowed to choose what they want.”

It is obvious that Ben does not live in front of a deeply rutted grass verge that fills with water when it rains and is a total eyesore 24/7.

These obliterated grass verges are a nasty scar on local communities and reduce the value of houses in the area.

Grass verges that have been cut to pieces for years would not be allowed for ten minutes in places like Alderley Edge, Wilmslow or Knutsford, so why are they allowed to fester and continue in Crewe?

Why are Crewe residents treated like second class citizens? What we are saying is that local people should be able to decide.

If a majority of residents want their grass verges retained, they should be properly maintained and protected with low railings to prevent vehicles encroaching on them.

If a majority of residents want their grass verges to be replaced with hard standing for parked vehicles, then that should happen.

This would be local street democracy in action. What is wrong with that Ben? Or don’t you believe in democracy?

I believe that the vast majority of Crewe West residents, who have totally destroyed grass verges in front of their homes, would agree with our grass verges policy and will vote for it on May 6.

CLLR BRIAN SILVESTER ‘PUTTING CREWE FIRST’ CANDIDATE CREWE WEST