FIXMYSTREET IN OX14 3QW
The following problems have been reported on Fix My Street within 2 miles of OX14 3QW:
Persistent leak in Oxford Road A4183, Abingdon, 7th May
Persistent leak in Oxford Road A4183, Abingdon
Water has been leaking up through the road for the last six years and the cause has been identified but no effective action taken.
British Telecom were working on both sides of the road recently and had had to pump out the chamber by the South Avenue bus stop (northbound). I explained that in times of heavy rainfall the water comes up through the BT manhole covers and they said that the ducts that carry the cables also act as the drainage system for the service. They suggested that the BT ducts are blocked, as had happened below the chamber they had had to pump out. The duct need clearing of the blockage.
It is pointless patching the road, all this does is cause the water to come up through the next section of tarmac as can be seen in the accompanying photographs. Unless the problem is properly cured there is little point in tar and chipping the road service to waterproof it as the water will still come up under the surface coating.
This problem and its cause has been reported many times.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Oxford Road, Northcourt, Abingdon, Vale of White Horse
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Illegal soakaway with 5m of bld & under tree, 7th May
Last summer one of the property owners installed a soakaway in the rear garden taking water from the gutters of the building to the left hand side block of flats opposite the Peachcroft Christian centre and to the rear of property to the left hand set of flats.
I witnessed some of the building works and have since been advised that the soakaway should be beyond 5m from the buildings in the area and not under tree canopies and feel that after learning that the person who is responsible for this building work should have followed drainage best practice and didn’t and should be reprimanded and make good the surface water drainage in the area as the drainage is not generally good and is quite waterlogged generally in wet weather.
I report this issue under the understanding of complete anonymity as matters proceed.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Duffield Close, Peachcroft, Abingdon, Vale of White Horse
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Large Pothole, 7th May
Large pothole almost Longmead Road junction.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 8, Larkhill Road, Caldecott, Abingdon, Vale of White Horse
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Hedge is over half of path, 6th May
This hedge is over half the path making it impossible to pass with a pushchair on a blind corner
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Hadland Road, Peachcroft, Abingdon, Vale of White Horse
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Hedge overgrown over path, 6th May
Hedge is overgrown on a corner where bicycles cannot be seen.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Daisy Bank path, Peachcroft, Abingdon, Vale of White Horse
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Sunken drain/ pothole, 6th May
Where there is a drain in the middle of the road the concrete has worn away and there is a pothole around the drain. There is also a pot hole near the drain on the right hand side going from victoria road end.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Bostock Road, Caldecott, Abingdon, Vale of White Horse
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Rotting benches in the marina park, 6th May
The benches in the marina park part of VWHDC maintenance and up keep are rotted.. they need replacing.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): South Quay, Caldecott, Abingdon, Vale of White Horse
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Large pothole, 6th May
Bike disappears into this one.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Caldecott Road, Caldecott, Abingdon, Vale of White Horse
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Homeless shelter, 4th May
Looks like someone has built something for rough sleeping here. Didn't see anyone around when we walked passed. Also litter left in the vicinity. Can someone check no one is there in need of assistance and have the items cleared?
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Thames View, Northcourt, Abingdon, Vale of White Horse
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Regular flooding on road after rains, 3rd May
Every time there is heavy or prolonged rain, this part of the road floods. Another deep puddle halfway across the lane, again deep enough that drivers spray it up onto the path used by walkers and cyclists, causing deep puddles there too where the surface is badly pitted. Could be a blocked drain?
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): The Causeway, Culham, South Oxfordshire
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Regular flooding on road after rain, 3rd May
Every time there is heavy or prolonged rain, this part of the road floods. A deep puddle halfway across the lane, deep enough that drivers spray it up onto the path used by walkers and cyclists, causing deep puddles there too where the surface is badly pitted. Could be a blocked drain?
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): The Causeway, Culham, South Oxfordshire
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Approx 2ft pothole outside of a dropped kerb driveway, 3rd May
The pothole has been there several months and is getting worse. Traffic can only go down one side of the road as cars park up on opposite side. Pothole is filling up with water making it dangerous to spot to vehicle users. Coming in and out of the drive is also problematic with this pothole.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Longmead, Northcourt, Abingdon, Vale of White Horse
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Various potholes on Norman Ave near Radley Rd junction, 3rd May
Potholes outside the white house have been worsening over last few months. Danger to cyclists. Bad for cars.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Norman Avenue, Northcourt, Abingdon, Vale of White Horse
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Underpass flooded, 3rd May
The Stratton Way underpass is flooded to a depth of approx 6 inches on the town side making it impassable on foot.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Stratton Way, Caldecott, Abingdon, Vale of White Horse
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Pothole, 2nd May
Right by the Abingdon-on-Thames sign on the bridge when coming in from Culham, particularly dangerous for cyclists
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Boathouse, Bridge Street, Caldecott, Abingdon, Vale of White Horse
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Deep pothole on bridge, 2nd May
Deep pothole in middle of bridge as you drive into St Helen’s Wharf, hard to avoid. Extremely noticeable in small car.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 1, St Helen's Wharf, Caldecott, Abingdon, Vale of White Horse
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Hedge is overhanging path at 42 Preston Road, 2nd May
My partner has severe mobility issues and the bush obstructs the path causing regular problems when passing this bush
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Preston Road, Caldecott, Abingdon, Vale of White Horse
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Serious damage to pavement outside Best One shop, 2nd May
As above with raised pavement slabs and other damage. Area needs urgent attention.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Oxford Road, Northcourt, Abingdon, Vale of White Horse
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18 inch pothole on corner outside 1b Galley Field, 1st May
This pothole is quite large and has been spreading a lot of large stones across the road. It is on the corner.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Galley Field, Northcourt, Abingdon, Vale of White Horse
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Sign bollard fallen down, 1st May
Approaching the Preston rd traffic lights from mill rd roundabout Drayton rd Abingdon a keep to the left bollard/ arrow sign has fallen to the floor , not sure if the wind or it has been damaged, this is a busy area and needs fixing back up , thanks
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Drayton Road, Caldecott, Abingdon, Vale of White Horse
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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 OX14 3QW.
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.
