Lack of forward plan

LAST Saturday I set out at about 11am to Bexhill's Ravenside centre, not only to do my weekly shop but to ensure I had sufficient for the holiday period. Like many people, the sheer volume of my purchases meant public transport was not an option.

The pavements were very slippery and despite the high percentage of elderly residents in Bexhill,the local authorities had not gritted or cleared the pathways.

This was despite the meteorological office having been forecasting severe conditions for several days. With this lack of forward planning it came as no surprise that the side roads were also untreated. They were extremely dangerous.