“The longest cul-de-sac in Hertfordshire” has problems. Firstly, we were reminded at the Annual Parish Meeting that Scatterdells Lane is not subject to any official speed limit, though anyone doing over 20 mph is unwise, to say the least. Secondly, it was the only part of Chipperfield to be left out of the new scheme to collect waste for recycling from the doorstep. Following the piece in last months Chipperfield News, several people from Scatterdells Lane phoned the Council to ask why they had not been asked to take part in the scheme. Dacorum Council say it is because they have as yet no vehicle suitable for collection down such a narrow lane but that they will be included as soon as a suitable vehicle is available – not, it is to be hoped, one that will do 40 mph down the Lane!
Although well over half of the rest of Chipperfield has now requested the re-cycling boxes, plenty of households have not yet done so. If you want to get into the fast lane, please phone Rosemary Stevens on 01442 228666.
Giles Wyburd