The following problems have been reported on Fix My Street within 2 miles of AL5 1HH:

Divan base on footway o/s Walkers Court, 15th April

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 16:36:11 +0100
51.806632 -0.344668

Dumped item has been on footway for 2 weeks
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Walkers Court, Southdown, Harpenden, St Albans
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Unsafe Street sign - broken from post, 7th April

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 12:40:42 +0100
51.81236 -0.353832

There is a dangerously unsafe street sign which has come loose from the metal post. It needs to be fixed to avoid falling on a pedestrian (or child!!) on the footpath below. It is also located near of a busy traffic roundabout- to avoid a vehicle collision . (Please note: the photo uploaded doesn’t show the sign dislodged because it is a historic screenshot from Google maps).

Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Bull Road, Southdown, Harpenden, St Albans
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Failed repair, 2nd April

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 14:30:51 +0100
51.814827 -0.35376

Area of potholes developing east of the Zebra crossing. All look like they have been repaired before so really a larger area should be replaced to ensure a lasting solution.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 9, Station Road, Southdown, Harpenden, St Albans
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Pothole in road, 1st April

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 19:27:37 +0100
51.817307 -0.349309

Pothole in road at site of previous repair on station Road just before turning to Connaught Road
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Station Road, Batford, Harpenden, St Albans
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Broken margin of SV cover, 27th March

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:27:17 +0000
51.813918 -0.342141

The margin of the cover has broken up and will lead to further damage to the access cover if not rectified soon. This is already a danger to cyclists.

Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Crabtree Lane, Southdown, Harpenden, St Albans
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Pothole, 25th March

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:21:17 +0000
51.815325 -0.352821

By junction
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 36, Station Road, Southdown, Harpenden, St Albans
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Huge potholes hidden by floodwater, 14th March

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:11:56 +0000
51.79787 -0.324581

Huge potholes, road flooded kerb to kerb. 4 vehicles have had tyres and wheels destroyed today including mine. I will be claiming for damage to Highways.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Ayres End Lane, St Albans
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Large pothole at side of road, 10th March

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 13:45:23 +0000
51.817347 -0.349137

Large pothole at side of road
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Station Road, Batford, Harpenden, St Albans
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2 foot wide pothole, gone through the wearing course into the base layer. Over 4 foot long, 29th February

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:02:10 +0000
51.820031 -0.323584

Pot hole can’t be seen on a busy poorly lit road. Needs urgent repair due to noise to neighbours, this will keep neighbours awake!! and potential to get larger and damage cars

Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Lower Luton Road, St Albans
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Pothole, 28th February

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:25:35 +0000
51.815221 -0.34143

Pothole is difficult to avoid when there's oncoming traffic.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Crabtree Lane, Southdown, Harpenden, St Albans
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Street lights are intermittent (pair), 27th February

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 23:34:27 +0000
51.814442 -0.345511

Previously reported as Herts County Council ticket 401003893440 2 street lights - outside 98 and outside 102 Cowper Road. These street lights are intermittent - works some nights, flash sometimes, other nights total darkness. Dark stretch is therefore several hundred yards. Neighbours are expressing their fear of walking on the street at night. Lights do work sometimes. Not sure if rain-related. 2 lights working together or not working together so connected in someway. Previously looked at (thank you) by Hcc highways and power company but ticket resolved in January. Unfortunately problem still persists. Please help us make our street safe
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Cowper Road, Southdown, Harpenden, St Albans
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This mornings litter !, 27th February

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:47:14 +0000
51.809138 -0.308993

Could you please pick these up for me ? Down Green Lane - litter picked round the corner on Harpenden Road !

Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Down Green Lane, St Albans
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Deep pothole at side of road, 27th February

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:13:27 +0000
51.819949 -0.323303

Deep pothole at side of road
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Lower Luton Road, St Albans
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Abandoned road work signs, 25th February

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 21:21:57 +0000
51.804348 -0.354162

Several abandoned road signs lying on the grass. On both sides of the road and also on the A1081 from when a path was replaced. These signs have been left since October.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Mud Lane, St Albans
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Cars being left by car trader, 24th February

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 02:20:07 +0000
51.810222 -0.336517

A car trader is leaving cars, up to 4 at a time on the left hand side as you drive into the close. The cars are advertised on Autotrader. Numerous cars disappear only for new ones to appear. Some of the cars have auction numbers written on them. Mix of no car tax/MOT. None of the cars have insurance or have trade plates. It’s a complete nuisance and is an obstruction.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Sherwoods Rise, Southdown, Harpenden, St Albans
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Blocked gully, 22nd February

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:34:46 +0000
51.816428 -0.351077

Blocked gully for some months - probably the cause of flooding further down Station Road
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Station Road, Batford, Harpenden, St Albans
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Pothole, 19th February

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 11:08:43 +0000
51.794758 -0.333181

Large

Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Ayres End Lane, St Albans
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Parked on double yellow lines and on pavements, 14th February

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:35:12 +0000
51.808013 -0.345445

It is dangerous to drive there with cars being parked on both sides on double yellow lines and pedestrains have to walk on the road as the cars are blocking pavements.

Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Southdown Road, Harpenden, St Albans
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2 potholes near traffic calming going into Harpenden, 13th February

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 18:29:24 +0000
51.81038 -0.350588

There are 2 potholes which are in the line of traffic and to avoid them you have to go on the other side of the road ....they have been there a few months
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Southdown Road, Southdown, Harpenden, St Albans
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Uneven pavement, 13th February

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 16:16:47 +0000
51.80587 -0.333721

As you can see from the picture this part of the pavement (outside 14A) needs filling it. In the dark it is not very noticeable and could cause an accident for someone.

Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Sibley Avenue, Harpenden, St Albans
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