‘I’ve never seen a duck here’: Councillor hits out at £7,000 duck warning sign
Councillor raises issue with ‘ridiculous’ £7,000 road sign
- A councillor has criticised a £7,000 road sign warning of ducks crossing on Daws Heath Road near Southend-on-Sea, claiming he has never seen a duck in the area in 25 years.
- Councillor John Knott, of Castle Point Borough Council, said there are no ponds or water in the vicinity of the sign, which he branded "ridiculous".
- He added that residents are "incredulous" and consider the sign a "running joke" due to the perceived absence of ducks.
- Essex Highways, responsible for the roads, confirmed the temporary sign was installed because ducks frequently cross at that location.
- The highways authority justified the sign by explaining its proximity to a nature reserve and its duty to warn road users of potential hazards and protect wildlife.
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