An assisted living street in Netherthird is a "disaster waiting to happen" according to one concerned resident.

James Young Avenue comprises 21 one- and two-bedroom bungalows for those with assisted needs.

The condition of the roads and pavements of the street has been deemed not good enough by one woman, who says she has the support of the whole street.

The woman asked to remain anonymous, but she said that she and her neighbours, most of whom are elderly, are fearful that a serious accident will take place on the street before something is properly done.

Cumnock Chronicle: 'An accident waiting to happen' (Image: NQ staff)'An accident waiting to happen' (Image: NQ staff) (Image: NQ Archive)

"People along this street have sticks, zimmers and all sorts," said the woman.

"Most people have an issue with walking at the best of times, but when you see the condition of the roads and pavements, it's no wonder that we are even more concerned.

"The road is angled downwards towards the pavement, so if a car stops close to the kerb and opens its door, it will more than likely scrape across the pavement".

The resident said she has been in contact with East Ayrshire Council, as well as local councillors about the issue.

Not settling on her own point of view, the lady set on a mission to gauge the perspective of her neighrbours.

Cumnock Chronicle: The road will not be sorted this year (Image: NQ staff)The road will not be sorted this year (Image: NQ staff) (Image: NQ Archive)

"I chapped the doors and every person I spoke to feels the same way," she said.

"I just can't believe the road has been left like this, especially in an assisted living street.

"The council come and patch wee bits of it up, but they end up needing done again a few weeks later.

"I spoke with my councillor June Kyle, who's been amazing, but I think her hands are tied a wee bit as well."

The woman said she was told that council money had dried up for the year, meaning the road would not be sorted this side of Christmas.

East Ayrshire Council confirmed to the Chronicle that budgeting issues meant that work could not take place on the road as part of their 2022/23 programme.

A spokesperson said: "This road is not on our 2022/23 programme for resurfacing, which was set in March of this year.

"Due to rising costs, we have temporarily suspended our current surfacing programme, but other repairs are continuing to be carried out to ensure our network is safe.

"We will arrange for an inspector to visit the location and to issue any repair lines required in accordance with our risk based approach."