FIXMYSTREET IN EH1 1JN
The following problems have been reported on Fix My Street within 2 miles of EH1 1JN:
Loose manhole cover, 16th May
Hello. There is a manhole covering that has become loose and since March 2024 makes a very loud audible noise when vehicles pass directly over it. The location is on the junction of Dundas Street and Henderson Row, EH3 5DT / EH3 5DS. This is in the City of Edinburgh Council region.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 1, Brandon Street, New Town/Broughton, City of Edinburgh
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Appalling weeds in Mansfield Place, Bellevue Crescent and New Town in general, 16th May
Yet again the New Town is in an appalling state. As if the terrible potholes and grafitti are not enough now we have the delights of weeds everywhere.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 10, Mansfield Place, New Town/Broughton, City of Edinburgh
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Loose and noisy manhole cover, 16th May
Yet another loose and noisy manhole cover in the highways of this beautiful city Opposite the Mosque Kitchen
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 36, Nicolson Street, Southside, City of Edinburgh
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Collapsed manhole, 13th May
Manhole cover has collapsed - pretty big hole in road. Directly opposite Vittoria restaurant on south bound lane of Leith Walk
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 1, Leith Walk, Leith, City of Edinburgh
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Overflowing bin at bus stop, 12th May
Bus stop at Lotus Nail design overflowing. Waste blowing on road around bus stop
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 21, London Road, Old Town, City of Edinburgh
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Traffic lights are off, 12th May
The traffic lights at the crossing from McDonald Road to St Marks Path are out. No lights at all are working.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 132, Broughton Road, New Town/Broughton, City of Edinburgh
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Wrongly parked on yellow line, 12th May
Parked on a Main Street on a yellow line and obstructing traffic.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 1, Dundee Street, Fountainbridge, City of Edinburgh
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Large square hole in the road, 10th May
Large square that's eroded away and now left rough and sharp edged and takes up a large portion of the road heading into Henderson Row from the crossroad. Located outside of a couple of the shops
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 21, Henderson Row, New Town/Broughton, City of Edinburgh
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Overflow bins become street cleaning matters, 10th May
Re-reported as witnessed Thank you for asking Team
On paper policies look good but there seems Witnessed too frequently Overflowing bins etc
Etc etc of support packagesavailable to help businesses, local authorities and the waste management sector make the necessary changes.
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Quote Edinburgh https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk re... Request or remove bins or recycling boxes The City of Edinburgh Council If you need bins for a newly built property, you should contact your builder instead of using this form. You no longer have to use your mygovscot myaccount.
Edinburgh https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk ne... Request new bins or boxes Start new · Resume existing · View completed · Please enter a password. More questions How do I dispose of glass in Edinburgh? Blue boxes and purple lidded communal bins are for recycling glass bottles and jars. Blue boxes can also be used for small electrical items and household batteries. We will also collect textiles as well as glass. https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk ...PDF Recycling in Edinburgh End quote
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What are the changes to waste legislation in 2023? Food waste will need to be separated from all other types of waste produced at any business. The new legalisation sets out that: All food waste must be separated into a different bin for collection. Food cannot be sent to landfill or incineration; it must be sent for recycling.17 Apr 2023 https://www.freeths.co.uk mandat... Mandatory separate food waste segregation for all businesses in 2023 End quote
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Quote Are macerators legal in UK? Macerators and Liquidizing Digesters Banned
It has been illegal in Scotland since 2014, Wales since 2016 and Northern Ireland since 2017. Finally, in 2023, England will follow suit. All food waste will have to be presented separately for collection. https://www.foodwastedryer.co.uk ... Environment Act 2021 - New food Waste Rules End quote
Quote What is the zero waste policy in Scotland? The regulations require all businesses and organisations to separate key materials plastic, glass, metals, paper and card for recycling, while most food businesses are also required to separate food waste for collection. https://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk ... Policy & Regulations | Zero Waste Scotland End quote
Quote What are the new waste regulations in Scotland? A ban on any metal, plastic, glass, paper, card and food collected separately for recycling from going to incineration or landfill from 1 January 2014. All new incinerators must ensure that metals and dense plastics have been removed from residual municipal waste prior to incineration. https://www.sepa.org.uk zero-waste Zero Waste | Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) End quote No copyright intended Government make legislation Parliament hold Government to account Delegate to local authority Who contract out Not for profit organisations and waste Recheck needed what's working what's not and why
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Dewar Place, West End, City of Edinburgh
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Fly tipping, 8th May
Extra large bag of lawn waste
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Spey Terrace, Leith, City of Edinburgh
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Black bins are full, 7th May
Black bins are overfull
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 41, Bellevue Road, Broughton, City of Edinburgh
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Metal Walkway Under Belford Road Bridge over Water of Leith in Poor Repair, 5th May
Hi!
There are holes in this section of walkway and loose plates. It feels unsafe.
Please fix!
Thanks, Ted Hart-Davis
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Belford Road, Dean Village, City of Edinburgh
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Wobbly manhole cover in east bound roadway, 4th May
Wobbly noisy manhole cover (as are so many manhole covers in Edinburgh) Just listen when a bus goes over it! Potentially dangerous to cyclists
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Princes Street, Old Town, City of Edinburgh
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Loss of white lines, 30th April
The white lines to show lanes are faded on lothian road and west approach road, it's dangerous.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Lothian Road, Tollcross, City of Edinburgh
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Bins are full, 30th April
Black bins are full
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Bellevue Road, Broughton, City of Edinburgh
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Big hole developing on the link between North Meadows and Chalmers St, 30th April
Previous telecommunications work clearly did not repair this correctly
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): North Meadow Walk, Tollcross, City of Edinburgh
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Bins not been emptied, 30th April
Weekly issue bins overflowing seagulls around bins
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Sunnybank Place, Meadowbank, City of Edinburgh
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20cm plus deep sinkhole in Meadows cyclepath, 29th April
Sinkhole broken through to cavity beneath, 20cm plus deep. In cyclepath/footpath in The Meadows just at Chalmers St entrance https://w3w.co/jets.intervals.clean
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Coronation Walk, Tollcross, City of Edinburgh
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Junk left by bins, 29th April
Junk left by bins - timber flat pack etc
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 17, Broughton Place, Broughton, City of Edinburgh
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Not protected from flyposters - graffiti, 29th April
Team Does it really matter what people witness Report And re-report Or is it escalated resolved Or escalated unresolved Over the decades
Question - why is this BT box not protected from vandalism Flyposters Graffiti
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 1, Buccleuch Place, Southside, City of Edinburgh
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Pot holes. Anti social behaviour. Abandoned cars. Bins overflowing.
Few neighbourhoods aren't blighted with these types of problems that frustrate the local community. They're becoming increasingly common. Luckily, there's a website called 'FixMyStreet', which allows residents to complain to the local council about local issues in the neighbourhood.
We've got hold of the data from FixMyStreet, to show problems and issues reported within a couple of miles radius of EH1 1JN.
Useful Resources
- Gov.uk
Report a noise nuisance to your local council, including loud music, noisy pubs, rowdy parties or barking dogs. - Citizens Advice
Information from Citizens Advice about complaining about your neighbour. - HomeOwners Alliance
Guidance for homeowners how to deal with noisy neighbours who are making your life a misery. - FixMyStreet
Report, view or discuss local problems such as graffiti, fly-tipping, broken paving slabs or street lighting.