FIXMYSTREET IN DH4 4DH
The following problems have been reported on Fix My Street within 2 miles of DH4 4DH:
Car tyre dumped in back street, 23rd March
Rear 2 Ironside street
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Outram Street, Houghtonside, Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland
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Traffic light not working, 1st March
The lights on this traffic light (heading away from the school) have not been working for coming up on a month
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Britannia Terrace, Burnside, Sunderland
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Street lights not working, 7th February
Street lights have been off for a couple of weeks. Dangerous when walking on the path.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Sunderland Road, Grasswell, Sunderland
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Fly tipping, 1st February
More fly tipping on the track. Measures need putting in place to prevent vehicles from driving freely down this track. Keys could be provided to those using the cricket pitch.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Greenbrook Drive, Peat Carr Estate, Sunderland
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Unreasonable parking, 28th January
The oppisite street has very limited off street parking. This particular household has 3 cars and often parks on out street but often parks Unreasonabley and dangerously close to other vehicles. There was a massive gap infront and video footage shows he literally reversed and then left his car. My car has been damaged at least twice and unfortunately the camera wasnt working. I have had enough of this.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Houghton Road, Grasswell, Sunderland
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Dumping in back yard, 27th January
Dumping of rubbish, food, clothes and other materials in the back yard of 48. Identifiable information from another house in the street.
Most of the rubbish has been collected and put in the bins of 48. Some still remains.
Issue ongoing for approx 2 weeks now.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): South View Terrace, Burnside, Sunderland
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Manhole cover missing, 19th January
Very deep Manhole cover missing,has an unsecured temporary cover Been like this several years
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): B1404, Hetton-le-Hole, Sunderland
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Street lights not working, 18th January
The pathway from newbottle primary academy school heading towards Staddon Way, Newbottle has street lights but they are never turned on. The lights were erected a few years ago. This makes it very dark especially in the winter for children leaving school and for dog walkers. There is also a new estate beside this pathway which must make it unsafe for them too. Please turn these lights on!!
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Butterwick Road, Sunniside, Sunderland
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Street light out, 17th January
Been off for 2-3 months
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Coptleigh, Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland
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Pot hole, 17th January
Large pot hole
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Burn Park Road, Dairy Lane Estate, Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland
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Large pot hole, 17th January
Large pot hole
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Mautland Street, Houghtonside, Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland
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Pot hole outer lane a690 houghton heading to Sunderland, 17th January
Large Pot hole outer lane a690 houghton just after lay-by top of bank heading towards Sunderland then a series of smaller pot holes on the red slow road markings (before right hand turn for Land Rover garage) same spot we’re numerous cars had tyre issues with pot holes last year seems potholes re appeared
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Houghton Cut, Houghtonside, Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland
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Unauthorised driveay, 22nd December
The resident has removed the fence and laid flags to extend the driveway to the whole garden and is claiming that street parking is now prohibited outside as it is now a double driveway. Parking is already a huge issue . To compound this they have reported me to my works for obstructing a none existent. driveway
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Dickens Street, Houghtonside, Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland
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The new one lane traffic system held up a blue light ambulance for a few minutes a couple of days ago, 14th December
Because the two lane one way road has recently been changed to a one lane road with adjacent pathway/cycle way with large kerb, the emergency vehicle could not get past a long line of queueing traffic as there was no where for traffic to go to let the ambulance through. Those few minutes may then or in the future be crucial in a life and death scenario. I use the road every day and what used to be free flowing traffic has now changed into a gridlock situation especially at peak times. I HAVE YET TO SEE ONE USER ON THE NEW PATHWAY/CYCLEWAY SINCE IT'S INCEPTION! Not even one! I think serious consideration should be given to changing the road back to a two lane system to alleviate traffic problems and allow easier access in the case of emergency vehicle use.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): A690, Houghtonside, Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland
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Grassed area looking like Ploughed field, 23rd November
Due to inconsiderate residents Grassed area is being churned into muddy and potholed area footpath is mud covered causing a hazard to walkers
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Fountains Crescent, Burnside, Sunderland
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Inconsiderate parking Hall Lane, Kingsway & Orchard Place, 17th November
Parents collecting their children from Bernard Gilpin School are parking in inconsiderate and often dangerous ways shortly after 3pm. There is usually only a narrow route up the middle of Hall Lane and Kingsway due to cars parked either side which obstruct some of the pavement for wheelchair users. This afternoon there were three cars parked completely off the road on the grassed area which is likely to cause damage in wet conditions. Orchard Place has a residents only car park for their elderly occupants. It is being filled and then cars left outside bays, today there were six cars parked half on the path opposite the bays. The path has dropped kerbs for wheelchair users, etc., which is restricted due to the vehicles.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Houghtonside, Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland
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Parking concerns, 19th October
I live in Dunholm Close Houghton Le Spring and there is a lack of consideration from parents dropping children off at St Michaels school. Since the path changes in the area (widening of the path for bikes) the congestion in the local area is terrible with parents now doing the following:
- Parents driving clearly above the speed limit in a residential area. They often speed up Dunholm close to use the cul de sac as a turning point and then parked at the bottom of the street to drop off children at the school. -Parents parking on dropped curbs -Parents parking on double yellow lines -Parents parking outside residents drives -Parents parking in the side streets and blocking the flow of traffic down the street to the point no cars could get past. - Parking fully on the pavement to avoid double yellow lines
As parent of young children living on the street it worries me that parents dropping off children are not respectful of the speed limit or residents of the area. This violation of safety really concerns me.
Is there a plan in place to sort out this type of issue (I’ve seen traffic patrols infrequently monitoring this area but feel more needs to be done.) I’m aware that other residents have also escalated concerns to the local authorities. I have also tried speaking to the school with no avail except for them to tell me to call the police.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Durham Road, Houghtonside, Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland
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Red barrier fencing has not been removed after fixing of a wall, 5th October
I reported an unstable wall between kirknewton close and kirkstone close, to Sunderland council at beginning of the year. I had notification to say this was going to be fixed. In around May workmen came and removed the unstable bricks, put the red barrier fencing around it. They returned a few weeks later, fixed the wall but left the plastic fencing. (Even though it was the same men who put it there). I reported the fact that they had left the barriers, which were lying in the street by now. I have reported this to Sunderland council between June and July approx 5 times. They looked on the system and saw it was the highway agency's responsibility and would send an email. I phoned up before the summer holidays as knew it would end up in someone's garden. Nobody has been to collect it as of yet. I called Sunderland council last Friday and was told another email would be sent. However, 5 to 6 months after the wall has been fixed, the plastic barrier is still lying in the street and looks a total eyesore. When I went to fill in the details about the barriers on the highway agency, it redirects me to here as it says this is not their responsibility. Could somebody please come and remove it!!! I don't mind who, I just know that it has now been here for months. Thank you
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Kirknewton Close, Coptleigh, Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland
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Cars parked on the paths, 13th August
Cars parking on the paths where their children playing the street that live here and the cars that are parking their don't even love on this street
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Broom Hill, Hetton, Hetton-le-Hole, Sunderland
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Roadside sinks, 3rd August
Roadside sinks full of dirt
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Disraeli Street, Burnside, Sunderland
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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 DH4 4DH.
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.
