Please be aware that there
is a “contractor” going around offering to provide dropped kerbs for £200.
A more realistic price is about £600.
Before agreeing to a
dropped kerb a resident needs to obtain a permit from the Council under
the terms of the Roads (Scotland ) Act. Planning permission may also be
required.
If a sub standard dropped
kerb is provided, it is up to the resident to rectify this at their cost.
The Police and Trading
Standards have been advised, however they have stated advised that their
scope for action is limited. It is important therefore that residents
should only engage a bona fide contractor and ensure they
have a permit before proceeding to have a dropped kerb installed.