FIXMYSTREET IN BS40 5TX
The following problems have been reported on Fix My Street within 2 miles of BS40 5TX:
Small chest freezer dumped, 29th April
Small chest freezer dumped at northern end of bye-way just where it meets the country lane.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Green Lane
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Large pothole and getting larger!, 19th April
It's especially dangerous if it has water in it, apparently it's already taken out a few cars.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Kingdown Road
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Gert Big potholes, 19th April
There are a number of Potholes on the roundabout of various sizes and depths making it difficult to negotiate without having to traverse what appears to be the Mariana Trench. In some places it's so deep I believe I saw a Blue Whale splashing around.
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There are two large potholes one on either side of the road, 18th April
This is a pinch point and therefore there is now no way in which to avoid these potholes, there have been numerous vehicles that have now been damaged by them.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Kingdown Road
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Massive pothole, very dangerous when water is in it, 18th April
Multiple cars have already hit this and had damage to their vehicles. This sits within BANES, but I am unable to report it on their website. It has been there for a good few months and is getting worse
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Kingdown Road
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Builders/Hazardous waste dumped illegally on footpath/bridlepath, 16th April
The top of Howgrove Hill Lane, at the junction and blocking the footpath/bridlepath someone has illegally dumped approx 10 black bags of trade waste and a massive tree branch
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Howgrove Hill Lane
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Several large potholes at narrow between junction and Bungalow Inn, 15th April
These potholes are getting worse. Dangerous to bikes at such a narrow stretch of road.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Kingdown Road
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Miscellaneous rubbish dumped on the road at the entrance to a bridle path on Thrubwell Lane., 14th April
Rubbish has been here several days.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Howgrove Hill Lane
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Fly tipped rubbish in lots of black bin bags + other rubbish, 12th April
It appeared overnight on the 8th April
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Greenhouse Lane
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Huge, deep, dangerous pothole., 10th April
Not sure why no-one has reported this before, it's a really deep hole.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Kingdown Road
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A good 10-m long pothole on the edge of the road, west of the huge potholes by the farm gate, 1st April
Long pothole with jagged edges
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Green Lane
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Deep pothole 25 - 30 m west of farm gate where the 2 huge potholes were already reported, 1st April
This deep pothole with jagged edges has already affected 1 third of the road
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Green Lane
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2 huge potholes next to a farm gate into a field, 1st April
There are two huge potholes spanning across the whole width of the road, making Green Lane impassable to 2x4 vehicles and delivery vans at this point. To my knowledge it has been impassable since February 2024.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Green Lane
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6 m x 1.5 m pothole near bend in road, 19th March
This pothole has been here since autumn 2023. It has expanded rapidly over the winter and is now roughly 15 cm deep, with sharp, jagged edges. Currently, there is only 2.5 m of tarmac left for vehicles to pass.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Benches Lane
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Potholes of 1 metre and another of half a metre, 19th March
Growing danger
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Hen Lane
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Subsidence across whole width of road blocking passage of vehicles, 18th March
This subsidence occurred in February 2024
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Green Lane
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3-metre long pothole, 18th March
This pothole has opened up over the past few winter months. It is opposite another big pothole and it is getting difficult to navigate between them
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Hen Lane
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6-foot pothole, 18th March
This pothole opened up in the past few months over the winter
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Hen Lane
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3 meter (9 foot) pothole, 18th March
Deep, ragged edges and getting bigger
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Hen Lane
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1 meter pothole with sharp edges., 18th March
Getting bigger.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Benches Lane
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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 BS40 5TX.
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.
