Shaw and Crompton’s Liberal Democrat Councillors recently highlighted an issue to the Highways Department about the road markings in this area.

The area was a major concern, not only for local residents, but for your local Councillors, because of the close proximity to the two primary schools and sheltered/warden-controlled accommodation.

For us it was essential that the works were completed, so as to minimise traffic chaos before pupils started back at Beal Vale and East Crompton St James’ schools. The road markings had deteriorated to such an extent that it became a significant safety problem, not only for drivers, but pedestrians as well.

We are pleased to report, as you have no doubt noticed, that this has resulted in some road markings being painted on Salts Street and some of the surrounding streets; the two mini-roundabouts have also been repainted.