FIXMYSTREET IN LA22 0QD
The following problems have been reported on Fix My Street within 2 miles of LA22 0QD:
Illegal hedgerow removal beside agricultural land & lane used as a public path., 12th September
This landowner has previously removed 22 veteran trees from this hedgerow without a felling licence. Work has commenced to remove all of the hedgerow beside the lane used as a public bridleway. Part is within a Conservation Area. Under Hedgerow Regs 1997 it is both protected & deemed Important. It is an wildlife corridor & contains WCA protected species: roostingbats,nesting birds,badger,hedgehog,treecreeper,fieldfareredwing. There are Brathay Flags & at least 7 woody species & veteran trees including wych elm which supports hairstreaks. There are 24 of the designated woodland species,a trout stream of high ecological quality,aparallel hedge of high ecological quality & connectivity with trees, woodland waterbodies.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Vicarage Lane, South Lakeland
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Defective sewer repair & resurfacing/Conservation Area, 23rd November
Unacceptable standard of resurfacing/not sealed following sewer repair 3.10.22. Sticky shiller all over road, rutted & disintegrating surface. 86 yr old lady lives here, unsteady on her feet, poor eyesight, walks with 2 sticks. Also 2 disabled people use rollators to come to co-op. This is in the Conservation Area, please can it be sorted out before the Christmas Fair 3/4 Dec. Thank you.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Minstrels Gallery The Square, Hawkshead
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Deep pothole on side of road. Causing damage to suspension, tyre and wheels, 5th October
This pothole has been there for at least 2 months it is 3 or 4 inch deep and 2 ft long. Difficult to see and avoid.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Hawkshead
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Broken grid / manhole, 21st September
This grid is broken and pops up causing a sharp shard of metal - several people have burst tyres as it’s been like this for a while.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): High Firs B5285, Sawrey
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Illegal parking, 11th August
Just one example of constant illegal parking in Hawkshead.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Laburnum House The Square, Hawkshead
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Pothole opened and very dangerous, 3rd August
Two cars that I know of have lost tyres hitting this sharp edged deep pothole. several cyclists have also come off because of it. There was a fill in done either to this pothole or one very near it but this is a danger and needs urgent attention.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Hawkshead
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Whole run of potholes along a few metres, 12th March
This isn’t deep but not easy to avoid in car or bicycle
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Spring Wood, Hawkshead
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Deep pothole, 12th March
This is a growing pothole a danger to cyclists
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Scar House Lane, Colthouse
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Potholes growing at the junction., 23rd October
Potholes are getting worse here again
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Hawkshead
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Pothole, 11th May
Really deep pothole in edge of road - avoidable only if no other vehicles on the road and huge danger for cyclists
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Hawkshead
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Dangerous tree overhanging lane/ busy footpath/cycleway, 6th March
Diseased & dying veteran ash tree (ash dieback) dropping large branches onto lane. Lane is usually a busy footpath to Tarn Hows & Grizedale. Dead hanging branches & diseased limb above lane. Also risk of damage to Vicarage Lane flood debris screen & camera. I have had no response to my email to Environment Agency.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Little Force Cottage Vicarage Lane, Hawkshead
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Street light out No 23 Wordsworth Street, 18th February
Street light out plunging archway into TOTAL darkness. Street light number 23 2 frail elderly ladies live opposite, this is very unsafe. There has been a problem with jackdaws roosting here. There is an error on the mapping. Vicarage Lane extends down to the archway & junction with Wordsworth street. No access for vehicles TRO & very narrow.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Wordsworth Street, Hawkshead
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Pothole, 26th January
Large pothole on edge of road
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Spring Wood, Hawkshead
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Constantly flooded road, 18th January
Every time it rains it floods my husband has to cycle to work through this every day in the dark very dangerous as can’t see if there is any debris in it. It can be here for weeks
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Hawkshead
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Flood across the road, 18th January
The road floods quickly and stays flooded whenever it rains - difficult for cars but impossible for pedestrians and dangerous for cyclists. This started after the water treatment plant was built and is a constant issue- We have employees who cycle to work from Hawkshead and can’t get through - it clears in dry spells but is flooded more than it isn’t!
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Hawkshead
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Constant deep water, gathering out youth hostel, 23rd December
There is often as now deep water across the road, deep and regularly there, very dangerous especially at night, along side Hawkshead youth hostel!
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Hawkshead
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Damage to cobbles in Conservation Area,loose & hazardous to walk on, loss o, 12th June
Inappropriate heavy power washing to remove weeds has washed away the bedding for cobbles. (Herbicide previously sprayed by council; suggest weed wand more suitable).Numerous loose & exposed cobbles. Hazardous to pedestrians & loss of heritage. This lane is adopted as the street lights are maintained by CCC & appears as an Unclassified road with accustomed use as a Public Right of Way. There is an error on mapping as Vicarage Lane extends down to the archway. Red Lion Yard N is not adopted.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Spinners Loft Wordsworth Street, Hawkshead
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Blocked/ Broken Drain - Flood, 2nd March
This area is deeply flooded and the water has no where to drain, a new building was put up a few years ago and since then whenever there is rainfall it causes a flood. It is shallow enoughfor cars to get through, but walkers and cyclists have great difficulty.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): South Lakeland
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Flood, 25th February
Massive puddle in road has been present for over a week. Due to insufficient drainage on lake side of road.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): South Lakeland
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8 inch pothole on the T-junction, 27th September
A repeat of previous potholes on this junction.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): South Lakeland
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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 LA22 0QD.
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.
