FIXMYSTREET IN BB5 2TT
The following problems have been reported on Fix My Street within 2 miles of BB5 2TT:
Car abandoned, 20th March
This car has been here for over 2 months and not moved. It has flat tyres. It has no MOT. It is marked as SORN but is parked on the street.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Park Street, Woodnook, Accrington, Hyndburn
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Pothole, 7th March
Large pothole causing puncture
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Accrington Bypass, Hillock Vale, Hyndburn
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Pothole, 6th March
A deep pot hole has been on the exit slip road at junction 11 on the M65 going to Burnley. It has been there a number of weeks and myself and others have damaged my tyre(£175) and others have caused wheel damage and had to be towed away. It is also dangerous as people are swerving at the last minute into the inside lane causing near bumps. Burnley Council and Lancs County Council have informed me that it is a problem that has to be reported to you.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Accrington Bypass, Hillock Vale, Hyndburn
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Extremely dangerous Road Surface., 11th February
The off slip on the South Bound A56 carriageway at the Junction with Sandy Lane is extremely dangerous and poses a serious risk to life and or risk of serious injury. This is the third time in as many months that I have reported the issue of stones and pebbles that cover the mouth of the junction below the cattle grid. The loose stones are causing vehicles to skid when exiting at this point, therefore posing a serious safety risk. There is a similar problem with loose stones in the central reservation cross over refuge at this junction too. This problem needs addressing urgently simply closing the reports after a couple of days is not good enough, the stones and debris need removing from these two points to make them safe. There has been a blatant lack of due diligence here and the safety issues here need to be addressed.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Accrington Bypass, Hillock Vale, Hyndburn
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Lethal road surface due to loose stones., 13th January
The A56 South bound junction with Sandy Lane. This problem was reported way back in November 2023 and has still not been made safe. Loose stones and debris have been washed down below the cattle grid into the mouth of this junction. Loose stones are also gathered in the cross over holding point in the central reservation at this junction. It is treacherous to all motorists trying to alight the main carriageway at these two points as the loose stones cause vehicles to skid and loose control. The debris and loose stones need urgently removing from these two points before a serious incident occurs.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Accrington Bypass, Hillock Vale, Hyndburn
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Sandbags, water run off, stone on the sandy lane junction exit and central revervation, 26th November
There has already been reports of flooding moving stone onto the exit of the a56 / sandylane junction. Highways I think have put sandbags on the junction exit basically following the white line which is even more dangerous as cars trying to exit are confronted with sand bags as you try to turn off, some have consequently been run over and split, so now there is sand plus water plus loose stones on the exit of the junction and also partly in the motorway and central reservation. It's extremely dangerous for cars exiting and joining.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Accrington Bypass, Hillock Vale, Hyndburn
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Flooding in three places!, 22nd November
X 3 locations where water is flooding across both southbound carriageways which doesn't clear even after dry weather. This will turn to ice during freezing weather and due to the high speeds vehicles travel is sure to cause countless accidents. More so during dark commuting mornings!. Mainly along the top high sections.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Accrington Bypass, Hillock Vale, Hyndburn
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Lamp post replacement required., 19th November
The lamp post above the cattlegrid on the A56 Northbound junction at Sandy Lane Accrington has been out of action for over 12 months now. Workmen removed the bulk of the damaged pole months ago leaving just the stump taped up. The lack of lighting here at this busy junction is extremely dangerous for drivers, pedestrians and horse riders alike. This lamp post needs urgently replacing.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Accrington Bypass, Hillock Vale, Hyndburn
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Loose stones washed down onto slip road and central reservation cross over., 19th November
This extremely dangerous situation was previously reported to you on this site on the 11th November 2023 And has still not been rectified or at the very least warning signs being placed. Exiting the Southbound carriageway of the A56 Major Trunk Road at the Sandy Lane junction is severely compromised by the road stone that has washed down below the cattlegrid into the mouth of the junction. The same problem with loose stones in the central reservation cross over area at this junction is lethal, it is akin to driving on marbles when trying to exit at these points. This is a serious HAZARD that requires immediate attention before people are seriously injured or it becomes another fatal statistic at this dangerous junction.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Accrington Bypass, Hillock Vale, Hyndburn
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Due to the rain, stones, 11th November
This exit junction from the a56 and the central reservation junction to cross the lanes is very dangerous due to the debris that has come down the game lane onto the junction due to the rain. As there is no slip road, speed is an issue and then you skid on the stones.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Accrington Bypass, Hillock Vale, Hyndburn
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Car parked with no road taxes, 31st October
They is a family who has 8 cars that have taken most if the street parking and this is hard as I have young children's who can not get room to walk on the pavement and has made it difficult with prams as I have to go on the road with the pram.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Higher Antley Street, Scaitcliffe, Accrington, Hyndburn
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Even more rubbish, 16th October
At the back of Yankees takeaway event more rubbish is being dumped by them and the rat problem is getting worse
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 81, Abbey Street, Woodnook, Accrington, Hyndburn
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Dumped bag of very heavy rubble, 17th October
This bag is on the edge of the kerb and looks like is full of bits of tar. It appeared in the last day or two. Pupils going to and fro from Green Haworth School school are detrimentally influenced by this and other litter on this pleasant stretch of road.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Willows Lane, Hyndburn
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Obscured oncoming vehicles as you turn off the A56 onto Sandy lane, 15th June
There have been a significant number of accidents and even fatalities on this stretch of road. I live on Sandy Lane and my only access is off the A56. It is terrifying trying to turn onto Sandy Lane as well as trying to join the A56. I really think something serious needs to be done about this. You can no longer see oncoming vehicles as the grass has grown so long. I am aghast as to why more has not been done to make this road safe. Reduction of the speed limit and average speed cameras really need to be considered. How many more lives must be lost?!
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Accrington Bypass, Hillock Vale, Hyndburn
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No thoroughfare for Public footpath, 6th June
This fence has only just gone up it’s so disappointing it’s my go to place when my mental health is bad
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): School House Lane, Accrington, Hyndburn
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Mattress, 2nd June
Mattress fly tipped on the A56 towards Rising Bridge
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Accrington Bypass, Hillock Vale, Hyndburn
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Cattlegrid temporary repairs beginning to show damage again, 15th March
Previously reported, the cattlegrid was cleaned out and temporarily repaired using existing grid whilst a new one was supposedly being made up. This hasn't been replaced, and the temporary repairs to the existing grid are beginning to fail - broken welds and bent girders.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): A56, Accrington
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Litter on the A56 Is worst than ever. We should have cameras and fine people for throwing litter could make a lot of money. National Highway Say it the council prob. Council say its Highways.photos, 17th February
Info from Lancashire County Council passed to National Highways from correspondence from Jake Berry MP
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 10 Northfield Road, Accrington
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Abandoned Car, 13th December
There is an abandoned car - Black VW Polo, that crashed into a lamp post over the weekend. It is causing an issue as it has been parked where residents park and this is having a knock-on effect as residents are parking all over to accommodate it. The snow is also having an impact as when parking further down the hill - due to the abandoned car, it is much harder due to the momentum of the incline!
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 7 Wellington Street, Accrington
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Repeated theft of wheelie bins, 1st October
Each time I take one of our wheelie bins out to the end of the alley for collection, I know I'll be lucky to get it back! Some completely selfish neighbors (unknown how many households) are evidently stealing our clearly marked wheelie bins when they've been emptied for extra capacity for themselves, if we don't get to them first. This causes us to have a sanitary issue, having to deal with the refuse until we can get it back on the next collection date. Completely fed up of having to line our car boot with tarps and drive to the tip with smelly bags of rubbish due to some scummy neighbor(s).
Council is uninterested in doing anything about it, despite it ultimately being their property that has been stolen, and if we were a different family, could end up flytipping the refuse rather than making the journey to the tip. They even had the cheek to suggest that if we don't manage to get it back then we'd have to PAY for a new bin. God knows where our council tax goes.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 22 Augusta Street, Accrington
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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 BB5 2TT.
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.
