The Residents' Association has been in contact with Network Rail regarding the gates which have been vandalised again. When the new gates were fitted we were pleased to see they were much quieter than the old clanging gates, and we're sure the neighbours were equally pleased.

However, some residents complained the lack of catch meant a child could push open the gates and wander onto the crossing or the rails. Network Rail therefore returned to fit catches. Sadly since then one catch has been snapped off, and the other delieberately unscrewed. We have reported this to Network Rail.

Whilst not mentioning repair work, they have confirmed that Miniature Stop Lights will be fitted to the Crossing. Commissioned on 23/3/25 with a view to go live on the 26/3/25. Works will be mostly undertaken during daylight hours, however there is potential for the commissioning to be done over a night shift. There should be little in the way of ambient noise whilst installation takes place, but the audibles will need adjusting to find suitable levels. It is not anticipated that this will be disruptive. 

A formal letter is currently being processed to inform residents of this within 200m of the crossing.