£2m wasted on slips, trips and falls
October 8, 2008 12:00 AM
Originally published by South West Hertfordshire Liberal Democrats
Originally published by South West Hertfordshire Liberal Democrats
Conservative-run Hertfordshire County Council have paid out over £2m in the last five years on compensation payments to people who have been hurt on Hertfordshire's roads and pavements.
In figures released to the Liberal Democrats on the County Council it has been revealed that there were over 6600 claims made in the five year period. Only 1551 were deemed suitable for compensation totalling over £2m.
Cllr Stephen Giles-Medhurst the Liberal Democrats Highways spokesperson at county hall on seeing the figures said: 'The state of our roads and pavements is a disgrace. This is clearly shown by the numbers applying for compensation. What is needed in Hertfordshire is sensible investment and a review of how we fix our roads and pavements.'
Cllr Stephen Giles-Medhurst continued: 'The county council has a responsibility for people's well being but seems to have forgotten that this extends to our safety while going about normal business. I welcome any extra investment in this area that until recently had been neglected by the Tory administration.'
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