The Welwyn and Hatfield Times of 27 January carries a PR response from the Borough Council that seeks to explain why things went wrong when the snow arrived just before Christmas. The response is in part due to the story we cover below on “Gritting of Pavements” and from widespread criticism from residents across the Borough. The response follows our letter of 4 January that can also be found below.
We think that the Borough’s response is quite misplaced. Residents who pay substantial taxes want solutions for the future and not explanations why things went wrong. What it conceals is a lack of real communication between the Borough and those who live in the town. This is what needs to be addressed instead of seeking to rectify things by PR action. Most people across the country are simply fed up with this approach. It is a shame that the local councils seem to have to follow national leadership this way.
Society letter to Welwyn Times of 10 February: click here
The response from the Council came in the form of three letters that can be found below:
Letter from Councillor Colin Couch to Welwyn Times: click here
Letter from Councillors Colin Couch & Stuart Pile: click here
Letter from George Saba Senior Supervisor Serco: click here
