For a long time the land immediately behind the bus shelter at Longbanks opposite Staple Tye library has been a real eyesore. I've raised the matter with engineers in the past, but without success. After a resident mentions it at our councillors' surgery on 3 September, and with the council's Our Town team in the Staple Tye area, it's too good an opportunity to miss, so I ask the council again whether something can be done.

Excellent news! Today the council team starts work; they'll be installing a railing along the top edge of the path to prevent cycle and pedestrian access. The slope will then be regraded using a mini digger, and the area will then be seeded. Hopefully, it'll look a little more attractive as a result.