Councillor fixes South Oxhey trip hazard - after tripping up on it

Councillor Stephen Cox was delivering the Labour Party newsletter to flats near South Oxhey’s new market square in Prestwick Road when he tripped on a piece of metal sticking up from the pavement.

The metal was part of a damaged bollard, which Cllr Cox covered with a cone.

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Cllr Cox informed Countryside Homes, which is redeveloping the centre of the estate.

After tripping over the piece of metal Cllr Stephen Cox placed a cone over it. Pictures: Cllr Stephen Cox

The hazard has now been removed and a new bollard has been ordered. 

The developer said it will continue to check the area until it becomes Hertfordshire County Council’s responsibility.

The damaged bollard has been removed until and a new one will soon be installed. Picture: Cllr Stephen Cox

Cllr Cox said: “I am glad to have got this danger sorted out as anyone could have had a nasty fall.”

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