FIXMYSTREET IN YO41 1WG
The following problems have been reported on Fix My Street within 2 miles of YO41 1WG:
Unauthorised Obstruction, 16th May
Problem in place since at least 2019, head of previous council (pre-election) has ignored multiple reports of this from different people. Residents of Muncastergate have built large oak planters around council-owned bollards which seperate Muncastergate from Fossway. Clearance for bicycle is roughloy 32cm which is substantially less than the DfT recommended MINIMUM clearance of 150cm. There is no safe passage for cyclists using specially adapted mobility bicycles or those towing a trailer. One planter was moved in 2021 to behind the bollards, but does not provide any clearance for cyclists to pass safely - additionally, there is no reflective material on the planter so in summer months when the streetlight is obscured by tree growth the planter is not visible at night. There is NO mention of any form of planning application or permission for these planters on councils planning website; and as the public have access to this road it does fall under jurisdiction of the Highways Act 1980 so the current planters are illegal and dangerous. Residents claim the planters are to "stop motorcycles" however there have been multiple instances of motorcyclists simply driving along the pavement to avoid the planters, creating a dangerous situation for pedestrians including children.
Minimum solution would be to move planters back from bollards to provide a central clearance (even if a form of slalom is required) of at least 150cm as a measurement of diameter so that bicycles with trailers or adaptions can pass. Full solution would be complete removal of planters and prosecution of nearby residents for illegally blocking the highway and tampering with council property.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Fossway, Bell Farm, York
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Traffic Light Configuration Required, 16th May
Problem has been in place since previous council installed these new traffic lights; problem most evident at quiet times such as midnight-5am. Vehicle approaching lights from Clarence Street will get into lane for heading into Haxby Road but has to stop at red light... sensor detects vehicle waiting to progress into Haxby Road, but instead of providing green light for waiting vehicles will instead provide a green light for non-existent traffic heading towards Wigginton Road. Solution would be two seperate sensors to monitor each lane of traffic, set to trigger a green when a vehicle is at least 5m from stop line.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Wigginton Road, Layerthorpe, York
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Faulty Traffic Lights, 16th May
Bicycles on Kathryn Avenue approaching traffic lights on the road are not detected at all; has been a gradual decline from originally being detected from approx 5meters behind stop line, to only being detected once sat stationery on stop line and waiting, to now not being detected at all. Motor vehicles approaching lights from Kathryn Ave are only detected at 2m from stop line *BUT* the call for a green light to Kathryn Ave will be cancelled out if a vehicle approaches the lights from Jockey Lane, resulting in vehicles waiting on Kathryn Ave for 5 minutes or more at an otherwise empty junction; only when another vehicle joins the queue at Kathryn Ave will a new trigger for a green light be sent. Lights do not adapt to the changing traffic levels - at busy times such as after a football/rugby match the lights will only allow a maximum of 4 vehicles to exit per phase, resulting in long queues and idling vehicles. Sensors on Jockey Lane detect vehicles too far back from lights, increasing the length of time Kathryn Ave traffic has a red light for.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 18, Kathryn Avenue
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Faulty Traffic Lights, 16th May
Long-running issue on and off for over a year... FLIR sensors for traffic on Huntington Road incorrectly callibrated - pointing straight down against manufacturer-recommended guidelines of not more than 30-degrees below horizontal; vehicles including bicycles any further than 2meters from stop line not detected, resulting in premature red light and associated queuing. Run-on time for green light too short for Huntington Road (currently 2 seconds), encouraging dangerous red-light-jumping. Green light run-on time for Hayleys Terrace set too long (45 seconds) considering the lesser flow of traffic compared to Huntington Road, and FLIR sensor detects vehicles from the other end of the road. Solution would be to relocate FLIR sensors for Huntington Road onto stanctions of the repeater signals so as to face down the road and detect approaching vehicles properly, whilst moving sensor for Hayleys terrace onto stanction of traffic island. Additionally, on rainy days the lights for Somerset Road are randomly triggered to provide a green light despite no vehicles being present - thus holding back other traffic for longer than necessary and causing queues; solution would be to install push-button system.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Huntington Road, Bell Farm, York
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Overgrown bank, 11th May
Over grown bank reducing visibility when exiting driveway
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 113, Hempland Lane, Heworth, York
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Pot hole and covers sunk, 4th May
Pot hole, covers sunk and general degradation of area.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 44, Lord Mayors Walk, Layerthorpe, York
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Traffic Lights do not change for bicycles, 29th April
Travelling along Heworth Village Road towards the cross roads the lights do not change when bicycles are waiting in the cycle box. They only turn green when a car is arrives, seems fine in the other direction.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 3, Heworth Village, Heworth, York
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Access to drives and manouver onto own driveway, 27th April
Cars parked opposite drives in tight street yellow lines ignored, more patrols needed as happens daily
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Turner Close, Bell Farm, York
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Loose clattering man hole, 24th April
Loose man hole on Bad Bargain lane at the junction with Mossdale Avenue. Makes a loud clattering and banging sound every time a vehicle drives over it which is constant. Can be heard though-out the house. Please fix.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Mossdale Avenue, Derwenthorpe, York
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Vehicles parked on narrow street and pavement, 24th April
1) Vehicles parked do not allow use of the pavement affecting pedestrians especially those with prams, in wheelchairs or anyone with visual impairments.
2) Large vehicles cannot enter the street including fire engines, ambulances, bin lorries and delivery vans.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Haxby Road, Bell Farm, York
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15 inch deep pothole corner of Elm Grove and Highthorn Road, 18th April
The pothole has been surveyed but since the spray paint has worn away. Yesterday the team were in the area but has been missed.
The hole has nearly thrown my son off his bike as in the path of cyclists.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Highthorn Road
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Road surface has sunk at the driveway of 206 and 208 Newlane Huntington, 15th April
The road surface has sunk and is causing problems driving in and out of the drive on to a very busy road
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): New Lane
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The potholes are getting deeper and wider, 9th April
Potholes have been here for more than 3 months
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Highthorn Road
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Large pothole, 9th April
Large pothole see attached photo
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Dales Lane, Heworth, York
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Very large potholes along the entire road, 4th April
A large number of dangerous, large potholes along the entire road. Very dangerous for children going to the school as cars are needing to swerve to avoid potholes. Or for children cycling.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Yearsley Grove
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Hundreds of huge potholes on the road directly outside a primary school., 4th April
There are so many huge potholes on this road that cars and cycles are swerving to avoid getting damaged. This is directly outside a primary school and only a matter of time until a child is injured.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 5, Whenby Grove
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Potholes, 4th April
Alot of potholes on this stretch of the road. Hazard to road users and members of the public
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Highthorn Road
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Potholes, 4th April
Potholes - Hazard for road users,Cyclists and members of the public
Urgent repairs required
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Highthorn Road
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Cars parked across cycle lane, 18th March
Cars are parked across a broken white line cycle lane, cycles need to swerve into traffic to avoid them
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 29, Crichton Avenue, Clifton, York
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Potholes down Springfield Way, 17th March
The potholes have been down here for around 5 months and there getting bigger in size
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Springfield Way, Heworth Without
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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 YO41 1WG.
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.