It was refreshing to read about Cllr Tony Green and WDC-CM for Economic Development and Regeneration success stories in High Wycombe (BFP, March 21).

But, yet again, what about ‘the potholes’? Why haven’t the basics been addressed before starting on the bigger projects? Driving around our wonderful historic town is getting more arduous every day. I’m sure your readers can nominate half a dozen roads each that are nearly beyond driving along. I recently drove up Coombe Lane hill towards Naphill and, after 50 potholes, I lost count, not to mention the lack of road markings on all roads needing re-surfacing. If I focus on where the potholes are and try to avoid them (as is everyone else on the road) then surely this is becoming an accident waiting to happen? Surely the council is responsible for a sound road surface and clear road markings as a matter of safety. Centre white lines, road edgings and stripes on crossings as in some cases becoming almost invisible. Just putting up signs saying ‘Road Failed’ is not acceptable. If we and visitors are to enjoy all the new redevelopment then at least (please) repair the basic road surfaces to a safe standard.

I have been watching the new footpath and crossing under construction along Abbey Way. This narrows the main road to a single lane and new traffic lights for pedestrians are being added, which will result in even more traffic congestion around the roundabout at the bottom of Marlow Hill.

Having lived in High Wycombe for over 40 years, I’ve rarely ever seen a pedestrian on the footpath (town side) and there is already an underpass within yards of this new crossing which hasn’t involved adding to the road traffic queues that already exist in this area.

The question I would like answering is: when and where did the consultation and feasibility study regarding the need for this light-controlled crossing take place and should the money being spent be used to re-surface our (beyond a joke or repair) road surfaces? — Brian E Pollard, Totteridge