Did you know that Barnet Council are currenty in the process of ripping out paving from many of Barnets roads and replacing a properly paved surface with a rather ugly Asphalt finish? In short, your street may be one of many to be "uglified" by your council.
I had noticed that this had taken place on sections of Flower Lane, but hadn't realised that there was a huge programs to trash so many streets.
If you are interested all the roads receiving the treatment are listed in this council document -
(Click here for link in the document for this months works).
There is also a huge road resurfacing program going on, full details can be found here
http://barnet.moderngov.co.uk/documents/g8332/Public%20reports%20pack%2015th-Jul-2015%2019.00%20Environment%20Committee.pdf?T=10
I suspect that this program of ripping out paving stones is a rather short sighted cost saving measure. Once laid, paving slabs tend to last a very long time. Asphalt is far more susceptable to wear and tear. It won't take too many insurance claims for the savings to be gobbled up.
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I'm surprised they're bothering, to be honest! My road in New Southgate is shamefully overgrown with weeds, both at kerbside and on the pavements. I complained to the Council 2 years ago about tree roots pushing up the (asphalt) surface, creating a trip hazard, but nothing has been done. I doubt they really care...
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