FIXMYSTREET IN BH24 2HF
The following problems have been reported on Fix My Street within 2 miles of BH24 2HF:
Overhanging and broken branches to tree(s) along Ringwood Road: Service Road, 8th April
Good Morning
I note my previous report was closed, please see the report from February 2024 below, to mote I was hit by a falling branch. Thefe are a number of trees which are overgrown along the road , debris snd branches fall very close to parked cars. Can you please advise on outcome from previous report as note it has been closed. Thank you Reported via mobile in the Overgrown or obscuring view (NH) category anonymously at 19:59, Friday 23 February 2024
Sent to National Highways less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 5622559 The tree branches are overhanging and dangerous adjacent side of road to number Ringwood Road service road. I was hit on the back by a falling large branch from the tree getting into my car. There are loose branches visible. Debris has been found by cars parked on the road. There is also a further overhanging tree nearby. Bus also come down Ringwood Road. Debris noted this year, enquiry made to Dorset Council and have been awaiting a response who advise belong to National Highways
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Ringwood Road, Avon Castle
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Pavement from Grange Road to Boundary Road overgrown, debris and muddy and splippery, 5th March
The trees and plants on the pavement are massively overgrown both road side and pavement side making the exit into the field and 221 Ringwood Road very dangerous. As a pedestrian walking along that road the hedges/trees need cutting back and the verges clearing out as the rain is flooding the verges causing all of the excess mud and debris to spill out onto the pavement making walking dangerous and very slippery.
The pavement in the evening is ridiculously dark because of how overgrown it is making it dangerous to walk down in the evening/night.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Ringwood Road, St. Leonards and St. Ives
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Overhanging and broken branches to tree(s), 23rd February
The tree branches are overhanging and dangerous adjacent side of road to number Ringwood Road service road. I was hit on the back by a falling large branch from the tree getting into my car. There are loose branches visible. Debris has been found by cars parked on the road. There is also a further overhanging tree nearby. Bus also come down Ringwood Road. Debris noted this year, enquiry made to Dorset Council and have been awaiting a response who advise belong to National Highways
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Ringwood Road, Avon Castle
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Water Unable To Clear From Road, Causing Pedistrians To Get Wet, 17th February
On the 15/2 at 18:15 hrs approx whilst on a run I was absolutely drenched and covered with road crime due to excess water on the road namely Ham Lane B3073. The area from 50.799767, -1.936433 to 50.797144, -1.932792 appeared to have static water in the South Eastbound side around 1 third of the lane, which meant that drivers had no option but to go through it at speed, spraying water all over me, I was covered in water and dirt from the road & I was as far over to the left as I could be on the Cycle Lane, so really had nowhere to go. The Drivers where not really at fault, as it is a drainage issue, Rain was 1.2mm according to Meta Office for that hour, however I felt it was more like heavy drizzle and had only been raining for 20 minutes when I got to that area, so not really a down pour, so I would say static water topped up with the light drizzle.
Can you please check drains & drain offs, I know that the fields do get flooded in that area. I run the area at least once a week & this has not happened before even earlier this year, so presume something is blocked.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Ringwood Road, St. Leonards and St. Ives
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Failing Road Surface has caused several areas of kerb to fail, 17th February
On the exit of the carriageway into Starbucks site, there is several areas of road surface that have quite seriously failed, I would say not potholes, however it is the only option I have to report. The Exit Road failing is much so that you have to avoid them on entering into the carpark area via the exit by driving on the curb on the left side of the exit road, avoiding holes on the drivers side of the vehicle. There are signs of previous works that looks like it was not repaired correctly (bodge job) which has now come back to bite them.
What 3 words ///most.fell.lists Address Oaks Drive, St Leonards, Ringwood BH24 2QA.
I would also like you to raise with the Council about moving the Bus Stop & relaying the enterance to allow for vans to turn easier, as when I took photos today, I van had no option but to put both rear wheels on the pavement to get into the enterance, trying to avoid potholes.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Ringwood Road, St. Leonards and St. Ives
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3 lamps not working, 12th February
Lighting to footbridge crossing A31 south of St. Ives End Lane - one pair to NE are working but remaining street lamps to bridge ramps are not , 3no. lamps total have failed.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Ringwood Road, Avon Castle
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Pothole, entrance to A31 St. Leonards roundabout, eastbound., 12th February
Previously repaired pothole, now breaking up. This pothole is hard to avoid without deviating from lane into roundabout. It is now quite severe and deep enough to cause damage to tyres/wheels/suspension. Attempts to avoid it are dangerous at this busy roundabout. Please repair as soon as possible, it has been a problem for several weeks now.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 176, Ringwood Road, St. Leonards and St. Ives
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Sound Barrier, 1st February
Dear Sir/Madam,
I would like to ask how i can go about requesting for the current sound barrier near our home to be extended slightly. Since we moved in the road noise from the A31 is making it difficult for our infant son to sleep. We note there is a sound barrier but it stops out side the house next to ours. Right opposite our home there effectively no sound barrier.
How can we go about having one installed, if we were to also part supplement the cost if need be?
Many thanks for your time and attention
Kind Regards, Mr James Hammond
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Ringwood Road, Avon Castle
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Damaged signs, lighting and roundabout, 2nd January
The mini roundabout on the A31 junction with Woolsbridge Road has broken light fitting and signage .Currently all the damaged lights and signs are laying flat on the grass. These are a result of numerous vehicles hitting them at speed. They have been like this for a number of years and there has been no work done to repair them. They are there for the safety of drivers and warn drivers of the roundabout. In addition there is a very large yellow sign indicating road work's in the service road in Nov 23. That sign should now be removed.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Brocks Pine, St. Leonards and St. Ives
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Tree overhanging footpath liable to fall, 28th December
A dead tree has fallen over the footpath and is resting precariously on another tree. Danger to life for people walking along the footpath
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Castleman Trailway, West Moors
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Loose services cover, 18th December
This services cover has been clanking for months now and the road surface is now breaking up. It's causing sleep deprivation to the locals within hearing distance of it.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Horton Road, Avon Castle
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Frequent water on road, 2nd November
Outside lane flooded frequently major hazard
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Ringwood Road, Avon Castle
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Dumped and torched vehicle., 21st September
This vehicle was crashed, torched and abandoned on Monday18th September 2023. It is blocking the entrance to our local playing field. It's an eyesore in a lovely sylvan area and should be removed as soon as possible.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Horton Road, Avon Castle
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School traffic drop off, 7th September
Monday to Friday every morning & afternoon parents taking & picking their children for St Ives school are parking on the corner shown, with no consideration for residents trying to pull out of Pineholt Close. When pulling out, you cannot see if there is any oncoming traffic until said traffic is on your bumper. Parents are parking virtually right on the corner of Pineholt Close joining the corner into Sandy Lane. Double yellow lines are needed to stop this. One day someone, whether it’s a parent or a child is going to be seriously injured. It is so very dangerous for all. There are a lot of parents & children on foot around this area.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Sandy Lane, Avon Castle
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Dangerous mini roundabout, 2nd August
Dear sirs I, and anyone else to whom I speak on the subject, am appalled at the poor driving standards often witnessed in the area. One of the problems is the mini roundabout at st Leonard’s. For some time it has been challenging to get out of the village, as motorists do not see a reason to stop or slow at the mini roundabouts. If a vehicle is coming round the mini roundabout, cars will keep going, so that the vehicle with supposed right of way, has to slow, or sometimes even stop, on the roundabout itself, and meanwhile, the traffic keeps coming, as the cars behind those that should have slowed or stopped, also keep on coming, nearly pushing the vehicle coming round the roundabout.! That leaves no chance of traffic emerging from st Leonards/st ives! It would be an improvement if the st Leonard’s roundabout could be enlarged, giving more time for traffic to go round, and more chance of the A31 traffic to slow to go round the roundabout, and more time for traffic to emerge. I do not know if the proposed surf area, or whatever it is, is going ahead, and I pray it does not, as this would impact severely on nature, bats, and we villagers, roads, parking etc, but any development on that land means increased traffic, and increased danger on that roundabout, on which there have been accidents already. One local lady gave up driving after she was hit by a car that failed to stop as she was turning right. I consider myself a competent, and very experienced driver, but do worry when negotiating that roundabout, as I have nearly been hit, and had to stop on the roundabout when vehicles have declined to give way as decreed by the road laws, and the Highway Code. Many thanks in anticipation of your consideration of this request.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Woodsbridge Roundabout, St. Leonards and St. Ives
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Sink hole currently with traffic cones around it, 12th June
This looks very unsafe as the ground beneath the road surface has been washed away
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Hill Way, St. Leonards and St. Ives
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Pavement is not passable, 7th June
A Rollalong vehicle travelling east hit a tree on the north side and brought down a 6inch limb into the road. The support vehicle driver moved it from the road and put it onto the pavement and left.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Horton Road, Avon Castle
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Large potholes, 5th June
Large potholes on slip road into Starbucks Coffee carpark.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Ringwood Road, St. Leonards and St. Ives
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SSE excavation has undermined Oak Tree and caused it to lean into road where it has been hit by lorries, 11th May
The SSE have dug a trench to lay power to a new property, the trench is within 450mm of the main trunk which is 600mm diameter. This has caused the tree to lean into road further than normal and it looks as though several lorries have hit it and taken lumps out. If the tree falls or should be weakened at the point of the hit it will bring down the main power feed for the Horton road and approx. 2 tons of Oak will drop into the road. Trench dug on the 9th May 2023.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 1 Ashley Park, Ringwood
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Pothole, 21st April
Road breaking up with pothole developing.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 11 Saint Ives End Lane, Ringwood
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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
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