Gascoigne’s Labour ward councillors have been in constant contact with Network Rail over the past 2 years, to ensure that the footbridge crossing the railway lines was reinstated.
This much-used footbridge was used by both Gascoigne and Eastbury ward residents daily as it provided a positive community access link between both wards. When Network Rail had to close the bridge for essential repairs, the loss of this access was negatively impacted on by a large section of the community. After initial safety surveys, the footbridge was deemed beyond repair by Network Rail and had to be demolished.
Gascoigne ward councillors stepped in and liaised with Network Rail to ensure that the footbridge would be replaced and not forgotten. Some minor setbacks to the instillation of the footbridge occurred along the way, but as promised in the summer, Network Rail said that the footbridge would be installed by Christmas 2025.
Gascoigne ward councillors will work tirelessly on behalf of the residents, to ensure that vital local amenities, such as this much used footbridge, are not lost.
