Burnham-On-Sea’s MP has hit out at Somerset County Council for refusing to provide traffic-calming measures along the town’s seafront.
David Heathcoat-Amory criticised the County Council for saying it would not giving any cash to tackle the problem of anti-social driving.
Mr Heathcoat-Amory said: “This is exactly the sort of anti-social behaviour we should be targeting, particularly in the summer months.”
“This is not only a road safety problem, but also threatens the heart of the tourist industry.”
“The council tax increase by the County Council is the highest of any council this year. So it is strange that they have nothing to spend on the aspect of road safety.”
Burnham-On-Sea.com reported last week how County Highways boss Tony Shire had angered town councillors by saying he would not meet them to discuss the issue or explain his decision.
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