FIXMYSTREET IN BA9 8JQ
The following problems have been reported on Fix My Street within 2 miles of BA9 8JQ:
Broken culvert so road constantly flooding, 11th March
The field next to the road used to drain under it, but that seems to be blocked and doesn't happen, so water constantly streams onto the road. This causes - a significant danger to cyclists from slippery surfaces - increased road erosion - lethal conditions in freezing weather, with sheet ice on the main road even after gritting
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): A359
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Huge pothole that keeps expanding, 23rd November
There’s numerous potholes on this road which keep getting worse after rain. They’re getting really big now and rather dangerous
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Caryedge Lane
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Blocked Drains, 13th March
Most of the drains are blocked on this lane which leads to excessive surface water which freezes during cold weather.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Bratton Seymour
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Fly tipped tyres, 12th December
Large quantity of fly tipped car tyres in lay-by.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): A359, Shepton Montague
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Contractor vehicles obscuring/blocking road, 12th March
Re: Cattle Hill (between A359 and A371), Welham, Shepton Monatgue, Somerset.
As a regular user of Cattle Hill, Welham, I am aware of the works being done by Emily Estate, aka The Newt in Somerset, all along Cattle Hill. While it has become the norm to expect additional, sometimes erratic or inconsiderate driving by contractors in around the different sites, I feel I must bring to your attention an unacceptable hazard in the area of the archive facility at Welham Farm.
With the return to school of pupils at the 4 schools in Bruton and further afield, the road traffic in the area has returned to its normal pre-lockdown volume, potentially greater due to the current advice not to lift share. Farm traffic will also start to increase as the weather improves and groundwork recommences. However, the number of contractor's vehicles parked in the vicinity of Welham Farm has also increased considerably. These vehicles are parked nose-to-tail, which means that 2-way traffic is not permissible for a long stretch of road. Just today, there were 12 contractors vehicles parked on the roadside (yet just 5 in the field to the east of Welham House). On a straight, wide road, this would make passing difficult, but of course, this is a narrow country lane with a bend. It is incredibly difficult for drivers to see around the parked vehicles and beyond the bend to check for oncoming vehicles. (These vehicles have also scuffed mud from the verges into the road, adding to the danger.) There is no pull-in area should vehicles meet, as happened just this morning. As a road user, I believe this inconsiderate parking to be a hazard to other road users, and may result in an accident.
I have sent email requests to Emily Estate The Newt to request that they ensure contractors park with consideration (preferably properly off-road) for ALL road users, most of whom are locals and going about their essential journeys. I have received no reply.
Tanya Miller
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 1 Caryedge Lane, Welham
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Potholes getting deeper, 21st April
2 potholes on left going towards A359 getting wider and deeper.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Shepton Montague
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Verges with deep ruts and potholes, 28th November
Verges at passing places have deep ruts and holes on both sides of the road, often covered with flood water.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Shepton Montague
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Break in road surface, sharp edged pothole, 28th November
Previous repair in the tarmac has opened and forming a pothole. Left side of road from Redllynch to A359.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Shepton Montague
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Blocked road ditches, 26th February
Ditches on verges blocked, preventing the road water running off and flooding the road.
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Potholes and trenches, 26th March
Potholes and trenches at side of road.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Shepton Montague
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Very sharp bend, hidden by long grass., 11th July
When traffic is coming down from Glahampton cross roads on the A359, when reaching the sharp bend the grass is too high. Traffic heading into Bruton sometimes cut across this junction towards Redlynch. This is always a fast road, albeit a sharp bend.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): A359, Shepton Montague
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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 BA9 8JQ.
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.
