FIXMYSTREET IN SR3 2AX
The following problems have been reported on Fix My Street within 2 miles of SR3 2AX:
Illegal Parking & Parking on Pavement, 30th March
I am writing this letter in relation to two vehicles owned by the same person who parks in a dangerous manner in Morpeth Drive, Moorside, Sunderland.
The owner of the vehicles in question is a man who resides in Milcombe Close, who for the last few months has been parking his car and a commercial van, on the pavement opposite number 3 and 4 Morpeth Drive.
The two vehicles concerned are a black coloured VW Tiguan, Registered number ND20 VGL, and a white coloured Renault Master flatbed van, Registered number BF05 WXG.
Both vehicles are parked either just on the pavement or well over the pavement, thereby blocking the view of any pedestrians, wheelchair users, or mothers with prams/children who are forced at times to step more than halfway into the live carriage way in order to see past these two vehicles for any oncoming traffic entering Morpeth Drive because of the unlawful way these vehicles are parked. This is creating a very dangerous situation, not only for pedestrians, but drivers of other vehicles.
They are also parked in such a manner as to obstruct the view of anyone emerging from their driveways onto Morpeth Drive and are affecting how drivers are forced to emerge from their driveways, causing vehicles to have to emerge further into Morpeth Drive from their driveways than is really safe. The turning circle of some occupants is reduced due to the way these vehicles are parked, meaning they have to emerge into Morpeth Drive and begin a series of manoeuvres similar to a 3 point turn in a live carriage just to get off their drives.
This situation applies to the occupants of numbers 3, and 5 Morpeth Drive, 2, Merrion Close as well as the occupants opposite at number 10,12, and 14 Morpeth Drive.
The owner of these vehicles lives in a flat in Milcombe Close, Moorside.
I am aware that the residents of Morpeth Drive have spoken with the male resident from Milcombe Close, which has parking provided for the residents of those flats in a central position in Milcombe Close itself.
Most residents in Milcombe Close use the parking provided in Milcombe Close, but for some reason the vehicle owner of the obstructing vehicles chooses not to, and despite promises not to park in the obstructive manner he does, he has continued to park his two vehicles where they can cause the greatest amount of friction with his nearby neighbours. This likely amounts to wilful obstruction of the highway as he is aware he is causing a problem for other residents, road users, emergency vehicles and pedestrians alike.
What is clear is that the obstructing driver is not going to co-operate freely to resolve this matter, and that some kind of enforcement action will need to be taken by the Council.
Council responsibilities
It is my understanding that Sunderland Council are responsible for maintaining and repairing pavements, and also for clearing any obstructions from the Highways.
Under the Highways Act 1980, the council has powers, as the Highway Authority, to ensure that the highways are kept clear of any obstructions. The council has the power to serve notice on a person who commits an offence of wilful obstruction of the highway and can, under certain circumstances, remove the obstruction and recharge the offender any costs involved. The Council are also responsible for dealing with damage to pavements and ensuring there is no risk to public safety.
There are a number of Statutory rules and regulations being breached by the actions of this one inconsiderate individual and I have mentioned just a few.
You may see from the pictures attached to this letter that the rear wheels of the van are parked in the entrance to a junction itself. Under rule 243 of the highway code you are not allowed to park opposite or within 10 metres (32 feet) of a junction, except in an authorised parking space.
Road Traffic Act 1998:
34. Prohibition of driving mechanically propelled vehicles elsewhere than on roads.
(1)Subject to the provisions of this section, if without lawful authority a person drives a mechanically propelled vehicle— (a)on to or upon any common land, moorland or land of any other description, not being land forming part of a road, or (b)on any road being a footpath, bridleway or restricted byway, he is guilty of an offence.
Highway Code:
145. You MUST NOT drive on or over a pavement, footpath or bridleway except to gain lawful access to property, or in the case of an emergency. Laws HA 1835 sect 72 & RTA 1988 sect 34
239 Use off-street parking areas, or bays marked out with white lines on the road as parking places, wherever possible. If you have to stop on the roadside: • do not park facing against the traffic flow • stop as close as you can to the side • do not stop too close to a vehicle displaying a Blue Badge: remember, the occupant may need more room to get in or out • you MUST switch off the engine, headlights and fog lights • you MUST apply the handbrake before leaving the vehicle • you MUST ensure you do not hit anyone when you open your door. Check for cyclists or other traffic by looking all around and using your mirrors • where you are able to do so, you should open the door using your hand on the opposite side to the door you are opening; for example, use your left hand to open a door on your right-hand side. This will make you turn your head to look over your shoulder. You are then more likely to avoid causing injury to cyclists or motorcyclists passing you on the road, or to people on the pavement • it is safer for your passengers (especially children) to get out of the vehicle on the side next to the kerb • put all valuables out of sight and make sure your vehicle is secure • lock your vehicle.
242 You MUST NOT leave your vehicle or trailer in a dangerous position or where it causes any unnecessary obstruction of the road. Laws RTA 1988, sect 22 & CUR reg 103
243 DO NOT stop or park • near a school entrance • anywhere you would prevent access for Emergency Services • at or near a bus or tram stop or taxi rank • on the approach to a level crossing/tramway crossing • opposite or within 10 metres (32 feet) of a junction, except in an authorised parking space • near the brow of a hill or hump bridge • opposite a traffic island or (if this would cause an obstruction) another parked vehicle • where you would force other traffic to enter a tram lane • where the kerb has been lowered to help wheelchair users and powered mobility vehicles • in front of an entrance to a property • on a bend • where you would obstruct cyclists’ use of cycle facilities except when forced to do so by stationary traffic.
244 You MUST NOT park partially or wholly on the pavement in London, and should not do so elsewhere unless signs permit it. Parking on the pavement can obstruct and seriously inconvenience pedestrians, people in wheelchairs or with visual impairments and people with prams or pushchairs. Law GL(GP)A sect 15
248 You MUST NOT park on a road at night facing against the direction of the traffic flow unless in a recognised parking space. Laws CUR reg 101 & RVLR reg 24
250 Cars, goods vehicles not exceeding 1525 kg unladen weight, invalid carriages, motorcycles and pedal cycles may be parked without lights on a road (or lay-by) with a speed limit of 30 mph (48 km/h) or less if they are: • at least 10 metres (32 feet) away from any junction, close to the kerb and facing in the direction of the traffic flow • in a recognised parking place or lay-by. Other vehicles and trailers, and all vehicles with projecting loads, MUST NOT be left on a road at night without lights. Laws RVLR reg 24 & CUR reg 82(7)
I trust the City Council will step in to halt this dangerous parking and obstruction by these two vehicles.
Yours sincerely
Brian McGrath.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Morpeth Drive, Moorside, Sunderland
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Parking on footpath and dropped kurb. Blocking view at junction, 10th March
This is a massive problem for the dissabled and old folk that live in the bungalows here.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Wynyard Street, Silksworth, Sunderland
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Pothole around manhole cover, 6th March
Potholes round manhole
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Ski View, Lakeside, Sunderland
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Illegal parking, 16th February
There is a persistent parking problem outside of the shop and pharmacy on Silksworth Terrace. Cars park on the pavement and on the double yellow lines, blocking the pavement and obstructing the view for cars exiting St Matthews View
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Silksworth Road, Silksworth, Sunderland
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Pot holes in road, 7th February
Pot holes in road
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Silksworth Lane, Lakeside, Sunderland
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Large deep pot hole, 16th January
Pot hole causing issues to road users, appears to be left after road works- very deep and unavoidable when driving due to narrow street.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 46, Londonderry Street, Silksworth, Sunderland
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Dog fouling, 13th January
Frequent dog fouling on green space so children can’t play on it
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Bowbank Close, Elstob Farm Estate, Sunderland
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Uneven pavement, 11th January
Older residents reporting trips and falls due to UN even pavement slabs
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Silksworth Lane, Elstob Farm Estate, Sunderland
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Growing potholes at entrance to nursery road, 11th January
Getting worse
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Nursery Road, Elstob Farm Estate, Sunderland
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Potholes, 4th January
Potholes
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Wilden Court, Elstob Farm Estate, Sunderland
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Been filled 3 times now and this is the 4th time reported, 1st January
4th repair required !!!! what a waste of council tax money , fix properly
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Marlow Drive, Moorside, Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland
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Sofa in back street, 3rd October
Sofa left in back street obstructing the traffic.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Somerset Street, Silksworth, Sunderland
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Overgrown bushes, 3rd October
Overgrown bushes attracting people to urinate kids stand behind them doing drugs causing antisocial behaviour and a nuisance reported several times to various people yet nothing gets done its a eye sore and causing bother
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Leechmere Way, Hollycarrside, Sunderland
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Traffic lights, 2nd October
Traffic lights not working building new house got right hand lane closed temporarily traffic lights on but not working
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Burdon Road, Tunstall, Sunderland
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Fridge been in street for months, 14th September
Fridge dumped months back and children playing in it.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Hollycarrside, Sunderland
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Pavement surface breaking away, 14th September
Top layer of the footpath is coming away and starting to become a trip hazard, it will only get worse
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Beckwith Green, Sunderland
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Potholes round corner, 2nd September
Road is breaking up round the corner
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Rutland Avenue, Silksworth, Sunderland
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Pothole outside drive, 2nd September
Hole In road, and fills with water/dirt
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Vicarage Road, Silksworth, Sunderland
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Large deep pot hole, 2nd August
Pot hole Moorside Road
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Moorside Road, Moorside, Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland
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Bad Parking, 7th July
Bad parking on the corner of Entrance/exit of Rosebank close on to Hollycarrside Rd very dangerous as you can’t see the traffic coming along this road it’s is an accident waiting to happen, it needs double yellow line’s putting on these corners to stop the parking also there are not enough parking bays for the amount of cars and vans in Rosebank close this needs to sorted out to.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Rosebank Close, Hollycarrside, 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.
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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.
