Works in Romney Street

Residents in Romney Street, Knatts Valley (in Shoreham parish) have long been affected by the works being undertaken by Serenity Parks Ltd to create a new residential park (Kingsdown Meadow Residential Park) on the site of the former Romney Street Caravan Park. Most of the issues raised by this are not within the remit of Kent County Council; however, where there are concerns related to KCC (invariably highways matters) I have worked with officers to try to find the best solution.

This included kerbing works in February to reduce flooding risk to a number of properties, and most recently road resurfacing which Serenity carried out in Romney Street this week. Residents had raised concerns over how the works would be carried out and in particular the status of the verge opposite the entrance to Kingsdown Meadow, which has been worn down and become in effect a parking bay. Serenity were committed to reinstating the verge.

Kent Highways officers have kept in close touch and visited to confirm that the works have proceeded as planned; as the picture demonstrates, the outcome appears positive with a good road surface and the verge area marked out for reinstatement.