Jiggers769 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Just heard from a reliable source that Amey owe around £14m to a their main tarmac supplier. Until that is paid they are having to search around for other smaller tarmac suppliers. That's why nothing much is getting done regards road resurfacing. Anyone else heard this????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon1 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Just heard from a reliable source that Amey owe around £14m to a their main tarmac supplier. Until that is paid they are having to search around for other smaller tarmac suppliers. That's why nothing much is getting done regards road resurfacing. Anyone else heard this????? OH FFS!! They have the money to chop all our friggin trees down though, don't they!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizzbucks Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 And they have the money to pay their drivers to drive like lunatics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geared Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Given the size of the resurfacing operation and the other work going on around the country I'd imagine £14m is just one order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyno Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 There is certainly less road surfacing at the moment, but there are other reasons for that: During the winter months we reduce the amount of resurfacing work due to low temperatures and the risk of bad weather. Continuing to work throughout the winter period can increase the duration of our works on site which can lead to unnecessary disruption. Prolonged works can also impact on gritting routes which is what we want to avoid. https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/roads/works/schemes/streetsaheadproject/works-schedules/walkley.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocolli B Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Even though some roads have still not been done, the roads that have been done are just in as bad state as before. . The amount of pot holes in new roads is disgusting and lethal. . Sort it out amey cos road tax prices are ridulcas and nothing to show for our money.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbeard Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) Even though some roads have still not been done, the roads that have been done are just in as bad state as before. . The amount of pot holes in new roads is disgusting and lethal. . Sort it out amey cos road tax prices are ridulcas and nothing to show for our money.. Here we go again! Since 1937 there has been no direct relationship between the tax and government expenditure on public roads. Road tax ended in 1937, where have you been? "United Kingdom In the United Kingdom it is a requirement to pay Vehicle Excise Duty, which is paid to the government for a vehicle licence (or tax disc), which must be displayed on most motor vehicles used on public roads.[8] As of 01/10/2014 the tax disc is no longer required to be displayed on the vehicle. A computerised system is now used instead. [9] Since 1937 there has been no direct relationship between the tax and government expenditure on public roads.[10] The registered keeper of a vehicle that is not used or kept on public roads must complete a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN).[11]" http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_tax#United_Kingdom Edited February 18, 2015 by Blackbeard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutch Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 They resurfaced all the roads the tour the France came over. All that work and resurfacing for only one little pass by a few cyclist. And Ignored all the important places that needed urgent repair. I reckon it signifies a part of English culture to do things like this. The real tax evaders get a freebee while people below them are threatened with huge fines and penalties. We will be visiting some friends abroad soon and where they live all the roads are in good condition and properly maintained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandem Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I hear the Queen is visiting the Cathedral tomorrow to give out the Maundy money. I thought it would be a good idea if she were to go via Crookes, then we might have got our main road done, don't suppose she will tho' !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diksey Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Just heard from a reliable source that Amey owe around £14m to a their main tarmac supplier. Until that is paid they are having to search around for other smaller tarmac suppliers. That's why nothing much is getting done regards road resurfacing. Anyone else heard this????? £14m? That's just for the potholes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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