Visitor raises alarm over ‘neglected’ and ‘overgrown’ Ensign Way estate in Diss

A woman has raised concerns about the state of a town estate which she says has been ‘neglected’ with trees, brambles and weeds now taking over footpaths and blocking streetlights.

Sylvia Pinney, who lives in Scotland but frequently visits friends in Diss, said she was ‘shocked’ by the overgrown conditions of the Ensign Way estate which she believes has deteriorated significantly in recent years.

She said she has been visiting the estate for several years and remembers it as a pleasant and well-kept place to live.

However, during her most recent trip this month, she said she was alarmed by the apparent lack of maintenance and care.

“I have to say how shocked I was at the uncared for condition of the estate,” Sylvia said.

“There’s pathways so overgrown that you’re constantly being attacked by brambles, there’s trees growing out of control – the whole area is so neglected.

“The trees outside my friend’s property are so overgrown they almost touch the house and totally obliterate the street lighting, which in itself is a hazard in the dark.

“I am totally shocked at the decline of the whole area which used to be such a beautiful to live in. I realise all councils are struggling at the moment but this awful decline in care of the environment is just so disappointing.”

Sylvia has written to South Norfolk Council to raise her concerns formally – urging the authority to take action.

The council was approached for comment regarding the issues raised.