Reader's letter: Pulborough landslide must be cleared urgently to stop loss of trade
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I am writing in relation to the land slip on the A29 in Pulborough and to make case for the issue to be resolved to benefit of retail and business in Pulborough.
I understand that the cutting down of a major tree a few years ago contrary to scientific advice may have disturbed the ground.
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The effect upon the closure of the road has caused a loss of trade to shops and business and has impaired the safety of young people as traffic gets diverted into residential areas and past a primary school.
My challenge to the authorities is just get the debris cleared so that road can be re-opened.
May I politely remind the public authorities that their revenues depends upon a successful business sector.
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Hide AdHence all the public authorities need to do is just clear up the debris and reopen the road.
The cost of clearing the debris will be a drop in the ocean compared to loss of trade and revenues arising from closure of a strategic road that’s been there since Roman times.
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