The following problems have been reported on Fix My Street within 2 miles of DH2 2QW:

Van parked on path and grass, 3rd April

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 17:40:31 +0100
54.85572 -1.585899

Camper van parks on pathway and grass land ,ripping up the grass and not leaving any walkway for pedestrians and children playing and pushchair,not sure if someone is living in the van

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Illegal parking blocking road and drive (opposite drop curb drive way), 28th September

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 18:20:40 +0100
54.874142 -1.61716

This van frequently causes issues for all residents. There is work being undertaken by Virgin Media, this means parking is more tricky than normal... however dumping your big van illegally opposite a droppee curb council tax residential drive.

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Temporary traffic lights, 7th September

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 08:02:48 +0100
54.861327 -1.591914

Stuck on red in both directions.tailbacks being caused.
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Cannot read street name so fade, 3rd December

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 19:06:02 +0000
54.873223 -1.606524

People been complaining when trying to find the post office in this street

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Cars parking right on junction, 15th June

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 19:30:29 +0100
54.861794 -1.580633

Cars are parking millimeters from tge junction causing poor visibility and accidents. You have to pull out in to the middle of the main road before you can even see if a car is coming.
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Large potholes, 20th January

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 23:16:32 +0000
54.876203 -1.601029

A series of about 3 potholes that get progressively bigger as you drive over them. One or two are about 5cm deep with the remaining one being considerably deeper
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Dumped fridge freezer, 22nd August

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 16:41:34 +0100
54.8584 -1.587139

A fridge freezer has been dumped in the bushes behind the housing estate advertising board on North Approach near the junction with the Avenues.
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Multiple deep potholes along junction with Front Street, 3rd May

Thu, 03 May 2018 23:10:29 +0100
54.872396 -1.61094

This row of potholes has been bee for 2 months and getting worse.
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Obstruction, creating muddy mess!!, 12th March

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 18:57:14 +0000
54.856102 -1.591737

A large construction vehicle with trailer has been parking on the grass verge , obstructing the junction, but also making a right mess of said verge. It parks evenings, and weekends.
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Always on 24/7 for over two year, 7th November

Tue, 07 Nov 2017 08:14:29 +0000
54.864143 -1.580581

Light is one of many that burn 24/7 and are never off
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 55 Pelaw Square, South Pelaw
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Dangerous light fixture, 13th October

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 11:20:11 +0100
54.847917 -1.60258

The light on top of the mobile phone mast has been damaged by the wind and the lid looks like it's about to come off completely. It needs sorting in case it falls off and hits a vehicle or a pedestrian.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Waldridge Road, Waldridge
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Old Talbot Express Motor-home abandoned being scrapped, 20th September

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 18:22:57 +0100
54.845701 -1.611476

Old motor-home abandoned or being scrapped on public highway,this has been here for over a month no MOT etc. situated on the turning area opposite Fern Meadows on Waldridge road, Waldridge village. DH23RB.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Waldridge Road, Waldridge
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Excessively large trees need removing, 13th September

Wed, 13 Sep 2017 17:35:07 +0100
54.848571 -1.592337

There are 3 massive trees in front of my property. The roots are affecting my patio and path and this has been raised by my insurance company as a concern.

Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 40 Fenton Close, Chester-le-Street
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Excessively large trees - now affecting house sale, 13th September

Wed, 13 Sep 2017 17:31:01 +0100
54.848619 -1.591972

The huge trees on the pedestrian area in front of our street are far too big. I am in the process of selling my house and the mortgage lender has identified the 2 biggest trees as a problem for the house. My house sale may now fall through. The trees need removing.

Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 44 Fenton Close, Chester-le-Street
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Vehicles parked on junction of Sandringham Way and Buckingham Walk, Newfield, 14th August

Mon, 14 Aug 2017 17:53:18 +0100
54.866886 -1.616678

Vehicles are parking inappropriately on the junction of Sandringham Way and Buckingham Walk in Newfield. Please can something be done about this before an accident happens.

Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Gatcombe Way, Newfield
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Fence rail rotten and sections missing, 2nd August

Wed, 02 Aug 2017 10:57:15 +0100
54.862875 -1.621028

Fence rail rotten and sections missing
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): William Street, Newfield
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Street lights in this area on all day, 2nd August

Wed, 02 Aug 2017 10:53:49 +0100
54.863672 -1.622337

Street lights on all day
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): William Street, Newfield
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Exposed drain/ broken drain cover, 30th June

Fri, 30 Jun 2017 17:09:56 +0100
54.855865 -1.59145

A DVLA recovery vehicle broke through a man hole cover on Friday 23rd June. The vehicle was moved and they put a cone over/ next to the exposed hole. It is on the grass area, and the grass hides the exposure . This is a very dangerous area as it stands at present, and it has been this way now for 1 week
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 171 Wynyard, Chester-le-Street
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Fly tipped item, 15th June

Thu, 15 Jun 2017 20:25:34 +0100
54.862982 -1.636999

Between 31 and 33 Queen St a book case has been left. It is propped against the table end of 33.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 36 Queen Street, Grange Villa
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Overhanging Tree, 17th May

Wed, 17 May 2017 18:46:28 +0100
54.849724 -1.595263

Please could the tree to the rear of 43 Glanton Close be trimmed back and thinned out as it is overhanging the border and in the event of falling would be close enough to damage the building. Roots are also encroaching into the rear garden. Thank you

Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Whitehill Way, Chester-le-Street
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