Timing is everything (From Gazette Series)

Timing is everything

SIR - I have been a resident of Wotton-under-Edge for sometime now. My girlfriend and I live above the shops on Long Street.

As a Renishaw employee I work 6am-2pm so I need to go to sleep quite early. However these efforts are halted due to the 'boy/girl racers' (all with over-sized exhaust systems) using the high street as a drag strip.

Not only is this a noise nuisance, it is dangerous too as they must reach speeds of 50-60mph. I have reported this matter to the local police and nothing is being done about it. Yet lately there has been more of a police presence during the day (which is when they do not use it), so is of no use at this time.

I write this letter to raise awareness of this problem in the hope it will be printed and some action taken to preserve this beautiful town of ours.

Mac, Wotton-under-Edge