“We Are Fed Up With The Uneven Foothpath.” Crow Lane Residents Anger Over Footpath Where Numerous Falls Have Taken Place.

Crow Lane residents are demanding urgent action over an uneven footpath area that is believed to have seen numerous residents fall – including a shocking incident last week where a disabled woman in a wheelchair is believed to have toppled over.

Locals say they have raised concerns with Havering Council countless times, but the issue remains unresolved. The stretch of pavement, described as treacherous, has reportedly become so unsafe that many residents now avoid using it altogether.

“Numerous people have fallen using this area. The tarmac is uneven due to all the patching from utility works. Myself and other locals living here have been in regular contact with the council informing them of what is going on,” said Ajay, a local campaigner who spoke exclusively to the Havering Daily.

Ajay’s wife, who suffers from vision issues, has been forced to stop using the path entirely. “My wife has several issues with her eyesight so she has stopped using the path as she runs the risk of falling. My neighbour has fallen numerous times on this part of the path. There is so much uneven surface here,” he added.

But it’s not just the state of the path that has residents concerned. The junction with Jutsums Lane is also causing major worry, with locals pleading for pedestrian crossings to be installed. “People play dare every day to get across the road. We have put in numerous requests for pedestrian crossings. Every day it is a risk for people who want to cross. It really is ridiculous,” said one resident.

Residents have been campaigning hard to have their voices heard, worried that further accidents are only a matter of time. They fear someone could be seriously hurt or worse if urgent improvements are not made.

In response, a Havering Council spokesperson told the Havering Daily: “

“We are really sorry to hear about this incident. An officer has already inspected and has found no defects at the site that require any action.

“Havering Council inspect all roads in the borough in accordance with the Council’s Highways Maintenance Plan and Policy, raising repair orders depending on the level of action needed. This is part of the programme of roads and pavement resurfacing where around £6m is spent each year improving the highway network.

“The roads in question both provide crossing routes on all aspects of the junction, including drop kerbs and tactile paving. We do consider requests for improvements, for example to install a zebra crossing, guided by prioritisation, safety and funding criteria.

 “Any formal requests for new traffic schemes can be made here: Request new parking and traffic schemes | London Borough of Havering”

The ambulance called on Sunday after a pensioner fell out of her wheelchair on the path.

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