Wallpaper in Watford underpass to be replaced (From Watford Observer)
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Wallpaper in Watford underpass to be replaced due to flaw
5:30pm Sunday 12th February 2012 in News By Mike Wright
Wallpaper in Watford underpass to be replaced
The wallpaper in the Watford underpass is due to be replaced this week after flaw has been found in the material.
Watford Borough Council has said the paper’s manufacturer is undertaking the job free of charge in the tunnel off The Parade.
The work is due to start on tomorrow as West Herts College is on half term, and is expected to last until Friday 17.
Cyclists will be advised to dismount when going through the underpass due to the narrowed space there will be as work is carried out.
Comments(10)
Roy Stockdill
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7:35pm Sun 12 Feb 12
Steve, Abbots Langley
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10:28pm Sun 12 Feb 12
Reg Edit
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6:27am Mon 13 Feb 12
If there's too much money in the council coffers, then give some back and reduce the council tax.
Watford Councils job is not to be the biggest employer in Watford but to provide value-for-money services to the people of Watford.
Cut spending, stop silly vanity project like the Cassiobury park revamp and go back to doing your job, emptying bins and stopping inappropriate developments.
I would however support some extra spending. A well-paid consultant to work out what can be cut from the council with the council obliged to make the suggested cuts or detail exactly why they disagree. We pay DT well, perhaps she could do that herself to start with.
RogerF
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9:29am Mon 13 Feb 12
Roy - The underpass has been "wallpapered" with colour pictures of Watford and a few advert/poster points for local events for over a year.
I had my doubts when i originally saw the work but last time I walked through I was impressed how none of the pictures were covered in graffiti! Not even a comical mustache!
Andrew1963
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11:22am Mon 13 Feb 12
Reg Edit
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3:19pm Mon 13 Feb 12
Let's hope the council don't decide to carpet the parade next. It won't last.
Mike Watford
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4:01pm Mon 13 Feb 12
Reg Edit wrote:...but it is the job of the council to try and make the place look better - it improves the quality of life for residents, helps attracts visitors etc
Wallpaper that lasted what, less than a year? Can Dorothy tell us the cost of that job and how long it is guaranteed for? If there's too much money in the council coffers, then give some back and reduce the council tax. Watford Councils job is not to be the biggest employer in Watford but to provide value-for-money services to the people of Watford. Cut spending, stop silly vanity project like the Cassiobury park revamp and go back to doing your job, emptying bins and stopping inappropriate developments. I would however support some extra spending. A well-paid consultant to work out what can be cut from the council with the council obliged to make the suggested cuts or detail exactly why they disagree. We pay DT well, perhaps she could do that herself to start with.
...and it does say the manufactrer is replacing it free of charge.
Cassiobury Park: is a lottery heritage funding bid - so good luck!
...and it means local people (and their are 2 million annual park visits), get a better place to go to - and we don't have to pay for it as council tax payers.
gangerman
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6:04pm Mon 13 Feb 12
Reg Edit wrote:The consultants are in and the parring knife is being sharpened, jobs are going from binman to boardroom your wish is being granted.
Wallpaper that lasted what, less than a year? Can Dorothy tell us the cost of that job and how long it is guaranteed for? If there's too much money in the council coffers, then give some back and reduce the council tax. Watford Councils job is not to be the biggest employer in Watford but to provide value-for-money services to the people of Watford. Cut spending, stop silly vanity project like the Cassiobury park revamp and go back to doing your job, emptying bins and stopping inappropriate developments. I would however support some extra spending. A well-paid consultant to work out what can be cut from the council with the council obliged to make the suggested cuts or detail exactly why they disagree. We pay DT well, perhaps she could do that herself to start with.
Nascot
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7:34pm Mon 13 Feb 12
Yawn, I will just point to you (again!) that there is certain money that the council have that cannot be used to simply reduce council tax or pay to keep services going. It has to be spent on projects that enhance the Town. I for one would like to congratulate the Council for the 'wallpaper underpass' it is a much needed improvement to what was a dreary concrete tunnel abd it certainly brightens me up whenever I use it.
Harry Caine says...
6:35pm Sun 12 Feb 12