“They have also agreed to resurface the crumbling surface of the steps. Perhaps due to salting in the winter, the steps have deteriorated severely, posing additional problems for people. Work on the handrails is likely to be done in the next few months whilst the resurfacing will be completed later in he financial year. “I am glad that DRD Roads Service have responded so positively to my requests for work on these steps in Downpatrick Street. The small amount of work hat they will carry out here will be of immense benefit to local people”, said Mr Hamilton. [caption id="attachment_27020" align="aligncenter" width="299" caption="Strangford DUP MLA with party colleague Down District Counciillor Billy Walker at the steps in Downpatrick Street in Saintfield."][/caption] ]]>