FIXMYSTREET IN RG20 9AY
The following problems have been reported on Fix My Street within 2 miles of RG20 9AY:
Wooden bench & trolley dumped in woods between Bury's Bank Rd & Pigeons Farm Road, 23rd March
Dumped quite deep into the woods. Included photos of entrance into the woods from PF road and house opposite the entrance.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Pigeons Farm Road, Greenham
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Lamppost not working, 16th March
Lamp post not working and car park very dark to park. Need better lighting.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Horseshoe End, Newbury
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Fallen tree blocking footpath, 7th March
"Red Path" from Pigeons Farm Road to Greyberry Copse Road blocked by fallen tree ( behind 9, Pigeon's Farm Road)
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Greenham Close, Greenham
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Potholes on mini roundabout, 4th March
Potholes in busy mini roundabout
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Pinchington Lane, Greenham, Newbury
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Broken glass across the pavement, 14th February
Several glass bottles have been smashed, leaving broken glass across the pavement.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 121, Newtown Road, Newbury
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Fly tipping (again), 31st January
Several bags of rubbish left, again, near the junction of Newtown Road where it goes to Two Saints.
Has happened at least twice already in the last 6 months.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Newtown Road, Newbury
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Multiple deep holes with all road surface missing, 26th January
On the left hand road edge, travelling eastbound and near to the junction, there are multiple long holes approx 18 inch, 10 inch wide with 3 inch depth and all the road surface missing. Driving into any of these would risk a buckled wheel or other severe damage - drivers must hug the road centre line to avoid - fault has been present approximately 8 weeks
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): A339, Greenham
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Potholes, 25th January
There are several potholes in the gutter along this stretch of road around the metal drain covers that cause drivers to swerve to avoid them.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): A339, Greenham
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Items dumped by side of road, 21st January
Old, damaged road sign previously reported over a month ago but not removed. Now joined by wooden board and broken scooter.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Pigeons Farm Road, Greenham
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Repeatedly Blocked Drain Gullies, 12th January
The following drain gullies are regularly and severely blocked: Drain gullies on the South side of Essex Street Especially the 3 drains on the South Side between Charles Street and Kennedy Close One drain on the North side, immediately to the East of Falkland Garth.
Photos available on request.
Observations were made during heavy rain on 3-5 occasions between June 2023 and Jan 2024. These Drain gullies have been repeatedly blocked, with consistently little to no flow (water typically running over them, rather than down them in heavy rain).
The two main impacts of this are: 1) Overloading the drains at the intersection of Charles Street / Essex Street, causing further flood damage to Falkland House / in Falkland Garth. 2) Severe flooding and surface water across Essex Street at the end of Battle Road, causing a risk to traffic on a high volume route.
Fortunately, regular street sweeping has helped to prevent this from turning into a more severe problem that it already is - many thanks for that.
Please let me know if I can report these observations in a more helpful format in future - e.g. if I can refer to specific asset IDs in a spreadsheet, or if it would be helpful for me to use whatever classification the council uses internally to prioritise works.
If possible, I would appreciate understanding what the plan of action is. It seems that a deep service and testing of the gullies is the minimum required, although from speaking with contractors I understand that several gullies may need replacing with more robust designs which are easier to maintain.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Essex Street, Wash Common, Newbury
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Repeatedly Blocked Drain Gullies, 12th January
The following drain gullies are regularly and severely blocked: Drain gullies on the West side of Charles Street, specifically the two furthest South (nearest Battery End), and the 4th from the South (between Falkland Road and Essex Street). The 3rd from the South seems to be ok, and the drainage on the East side a little better.
Photos available on request.
Observations were made during heavy rain on 3-5 occasions between June 2023 and Jan 2024. These Drain gullies have been repeatedly blocked, with consistently little to no flow (water typically running over them, rather than down them in heavy rain).
The two main impacts of this are: 1) Overloading the drains at the intersection of Charles Street / Essex Street, causing further flood damage to Falkland House / in Falkland Garth. 2) Severe flooding and surface water across Essex Street at the end of Battle Road, causing a risk to traffic on a high volume route.
Fortunately, regular street sweeping has helped to prevent this from turning into a more severe problem that it already is - many thanks for that.
Please let me know if I can report these observations in a more helpful format in future - e.g. if I can refer to specific asset IDs in a spreadsheet, or if it would be helpful for me to use whatever classification the council uses internally to prioritise works.
If possible, I would appreciate understanding what the plan of action is. It seems that a deep service and testing of the gullies is the minimum required, although from speaking with contractors I understand that several gullies may need replacing with more robust designs which are easier to maintain.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Charles Street, Wash Common, Newbury
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Drain overflowing, 6th January
Drain overflowing with coloured smelly water
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): The Nightingales, Newbury
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Abandoned roadworks sign, 11th December
Left nearby by the company doing recent works to the layby
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Pigeons Farm Road, Greenham
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Damaged street nameplate, lying on the ground, 11th December
This has been lying on the ground for a number of months. I reported it over a month ago but got no reply and nothing has been done. Location - Greenham Close, off Pigeons Farm Road, Greenham
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Greenham Close, Greenham
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Child's football net dumped in woods, 11th December
This was dumped in the brambles a few months ago beside the footpath aka the Red Path running between Pigeon's Farm Road and Greyberry Copse Road. It is behind no. 9 Pigeons Farm Road.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Pigeons Farm Road, Greenham
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Road signs abandoned, 24th November
These signs have been left in the hedge for a number of months, following roadworks here.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Draytons View, Greenham
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No safe pedestrian crossing at roundabout, 22nd November
Despite pavements on both sides of roads as well as a public footpath crossing the A339 and bus stops on both sides, there is no safe crossing point on, or near the Swan roundabout. Site lines are terrible and vehicles approach at excessive speed. Consideration should be made for a pedestrian crossing with lights on the A339 approach to the roundabout as it is currently unsafe for pedestrians or dismounted cyclists to cross here.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): A339, Greenham
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Broken street sign, 10th November
Street name sign broken off and lying on the ground
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Greenham Close, Greenham
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Rubbish left on pavement, 8th November
Four bags of rubbish on the pavement on Newtown Road, by the junction leading to Two Saints, opposite 103 Newtown Road.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Newtown Road, Newbury
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A339 litter, 24th September
Litter in verges
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Newbury North/South Relief Road, Newbury
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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 RG20 9AY.
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.
