A council has been slammed for the ‘barmy’ decision to install 60 bollards outside a Birmingham primary school.
A council has been slammed for the ‘barmy’ decision to install 60 bollards outside aLocals were left literally scratching their heads after spotting the spectacle on the A38 Bristol Road between Longbridge and Northfield.
‘A simple fence or some barriers along the side of the road would have done the job but this is surely more expensive. But after a video of the sprawling 164ft stretch was shared on social media this week, the cluster of columns gained national notoriety.Another local, who did not wish to be named, added: ‘Serious questions have to be asked of the council. It’s barmy. Who on earth thought this was a good idea?‘We have had problems with parking near the school but this is an unnecessary eyesore and complete overkill by the council.
A spokesperson said: ‘We receive regular complaints from residents about inconsiderate and dangerous parking outside the school.
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