FIXMYSTREET IN AL5 3AY
The following problems have been reported on Fix My Street within 2 miles of AL5 3AY:
Hedge blocking pavement, and gate opening outwards with bins stored on pavement., 19th April
The hedge is so overgrown it is not possible to walk on the pavement. The gate opens outwards, which is not permitted on to a pavement/road. The wheelie bins are left on the street 7 days a week, blocking the pavement.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Masefield Road, Batford, Harpenden, St Albans
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Littering/flytipping, 8th April
Bad littering including clothing.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 75, Luton Road, Roundwood, Harpenden, St Albans
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Unsafe Street sign - broken from post, 7th April
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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Potholes first reported Autumn 2023!! At various points along the road between What3Words locations forget-hiking-cowboy and oils-map-method., 3rd April
I and others have previously reported this issue over the last 6 months. See FixMyStreet refs 5214592, 5215490, 5791251 & 5687216. Thank You to the person who filed the last one-I have used your photo. As I have commented in my previous report, do we really have to wait for somebody to be seriously injured, or worse, before the Council does something? Or is the cost of using taxpayers' funding to settle claims for vehicle damage seen as a cheaper option than doing the repair in the first place?? I seem to recall similar potholes along the same road between Cooters End Lane and Thrales End Lane were patched in early Autumn last year. Beats me why these weren't done at the same time but what do I know, I'm just a taxpayer.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 95-101, Luton Road, Roundwood, Harpenden, St Albans
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Failed repair, 2nd April
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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Two potholes in road, 1st April
Two large potholes in road just past the zebra crossing
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 2, Station Road, Southdown, Harpenden, St Albans
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Pothole in road, 1st April
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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Awful potholes in line with car wheels, 1st April
5 potholes which are larger than 3 A4 pieces of paper are here, needs filling immediately
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 59, Luton Road, Roundwood, Harpenden, St Albans
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16x10x5 inch pothole, 29th March
Pothole has been increasing in size over last 8-10 weeks and now substrata is breaking up resulting in many small stones spreading over road surface which fly up with passing traffic risking injury to pedestrians.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Roundwood Park, Roundwood, Harpenden, St Albans
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16 inch pothole which is 5inches deep and the substrata is now breaking up resulting in many loose stones on the road surface, 29th March
The hole has been growing for the last eight weeks and is nearly adjacent a school entrance. The traffic causes stones to fly and a child might get into injured. The school has now broken up for Easter so now would be a good time to effect a repair as the traffic is lighter.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): The Nickey Line, Roundwood, Harpenden, St Albans
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Steps upto Ambrose Lane from the Nickey Line - concrete step loose, 27th March
One of the concrete steps in this top flight up from the Nickey Line rocks. Most of the steps have a rotten wooden front facia but this concrete fault seems dangerous and rocks each time someone goes up/down. The handrails seem fine.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Luton Road, Roundwood, Harpenden, St Albans
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Pothole, 25th March
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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Overflowing dog poo bin, 24th March
See photo
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Roundwood Lane, Roundwood, Harpenden, St Albans
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Illegal use of footpath 17, 20th March
Builder and contractor using footpath 17 to access rear of a property. Removed barrier, driving heavy equipment on footpath, very dangerous for foot traffic
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Harpenden Rise, Roundwood, Harpenden, St Albans
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2 potholes, 11th March
Two potholes difficult to avoid both. One is about 2 feet long, the other a foot
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Westfield Drive, Batford, Harpenden, St Albans
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Large pothole at side of road, 10th March
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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Series of large shallow pot holes., 8th March
The series of holes are a danger to cyclists and also cause traffic to veer to the right against oncoming traffic.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 59, Luton Road, Roundwood, Harpenden, St Albans
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Large pothole in same place it always appears at this time of year., 1st March
Dangerous but also getting wider
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 22, Leyton Road, Southdown, Harpenden, St Albans
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Zebra crossing markings have worn away, 29th February
Zebra crossing white markings are worn away. Been like this for at least a year. It is dangerous because cars are less likely to stop as it doesn't look like a crossing point
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Bowers Way, Southdown, Harpenden, St Albans
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Give Way sign light is not working, 24th February
The light that illuminates the Give Way sign is not working.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Townsend Lane, Roundwood, Harpenden, St Albans
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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 AL5 3AY.
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.
