COUNCIL bosses claim their village is being neglected after seeing no progress on nearly 20 highways problems. Wakes Colne Parish Council says the village has been waiting years for some issues to be addressed by Essex Highways. Chairman Dr Monica Taylor fears the village is being left behind as a number of pressing maintenance issues still need attention. Issues along the A1124 through the village include overgrown pavements which the council claims haven’t been tended to in nearly two and a half years. Residents have also been asking for a zebra crossing across the busy road for 20 years. Dr Taylor said: “Wakes Colne has nearly 20 long-term, ongoing highways issues, including signage, footway and general maintenance.