FIXMYSTREET IN BS29 6NR
The following problems have been reported on Fix My Street within 2 miles of BS29 6NR:
Large pot hole, 20th April
Large pot hole in wheel tracks approx 2ft x 2ft which poses significant risk to cyclists and motorbikes
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Barton Road, Winscombe and Sandford
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Pot hole in wheel tracks, 11th March
Pot hole has been getting bigger and bigger over the last few weeks
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Barton Road, Winscombe and Sandford
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Ratmac cracked/lifted, flooding, 20th February
The road keeps getting repaired and every time there is heavy rain the water beneath the road forces its way through the repaired tarmac and damages the road/causes flooding. It has been repaired and broken again 3 times in as many months. Can it get repaired properly please.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Woodborough Road, Winscombe and Sandford
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Noisy Manhole Cover, 12th January
This manhole makes very audible noise every time a car drives over it. It's on Castle Hill which is an A road and therefore very busy. The tarmac surrounding the cover has also deteriorated and lifted resulting in the whole cover moving. The cover is opposite number 12 (just past Lyndhurst No 3' s driveway) on the southbound side/going up the hill.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Castle Hill
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Poorly repaired potholes, 8th January
Several potholes were reported in this area, a fix was done however the quality of the repair is very poor and when driving over it felt like no repair had been done and it’s breaking up already getting worse
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Barton Road, Winscombe and Sandford
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No access ? for mobility scooter, 11th November
I can't get in my owe back garden gate on my mobility scooter. Say's No parking ??? but new owners park there Car's in the lane
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 3, Emery Gate
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Fly tipping, 11th October
Fly tipping
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Banwell Road, Winscombe and Sandford
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Overgrown weeds restricting pavement, 23rd August
A house in Queens Road has put up a high wooden fence adjacent to High Street. There are now weeds and brambles starting to grow over the pavement restricting pedestrians from using it. This is just next to the public footpath between High Street and Queens Road.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): High Street
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Pallet of paving slabs, 18th August
18 wolvershill road, banwell. Pallet of paving slabs left on public road, causing mild disruptions to road and parking.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 34, West Street
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Sinking trench, 2nd July
The gas board dug a trench across the road and half of it has been slowly sinking since it was done. it creates a lot of noise when being driven over
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Evergreen Close, Winscombe and Sandford
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Car regularly parking here and often blocking private road with 4 houses, 29th June
Makes getting out the road very difficult and dangerous.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 34, West Street
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Flytipping, 6th June
Amount of rubbish and furniture abandoned on grass verge
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Banwell Road
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Four containers of old engine oil on the verge, 29th April
Previously reported
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 3 Towerhead Road, Banwell
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Flytipping in entrance to Banwell Woods on A368, 15th March
Rubbish is unsightly and potentially dangerous to passing traffic and wildlife
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 3 Towerhead Road, Banwell
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Not working, 7th March
Sequence of posts, nos 18-27
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 109 Knightcott Road, Banwell
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Not working, 7th March
No 30 on nearside when travelling towards Winscombe
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Waits Cottage Knightcott Road, Banwell
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The pavements are falling apart /uneven, 31st January
The pavement outside 14-16 Knightcott Park is uneven and falling apart, it is causing a trip hazard
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 15 Knightcott Park, Banwell
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Dead badger, 3rd December
Badger killed on road a fortnight ago and still by side verge - please collect for disposal
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): The Ranch Wolvershill Road, Banwell
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Chronic traffic problem, 29th November
Solving Banwell's Traffic Problem with an Intelligent Traffic Light System 23/11/2022
The village of Banwell, North Somerset, UK has been blighted with severe traffic problems for many decades. It lies at the junction of the A371 and A368 (BS29 6AE), at the point where the A371 is a narrow street with a bottleneck that is not wide enough for two cars to pass. This road layout causes regular traffic congestion and has an adverse impact on air quality and amenity in the village. Much thought has been given to this problem for several decades, and at present a by-pass is planned that will alleviate the problem to some degree, but further help will needed in coming years as traffic volume increases as a result of new housing.
Intelligent (or “Smart”) traffic light systems are an ideal solution to manage Banwell’s problem. Such a system would be able to balance the demands of the three main traffic flows through the village, as well as to identify the much smaller flows from High Street and Church Street. Intelligent traffic control uses IT, sensors and artificial intelligence to optimise traffic flows. The system can measure approaching traffic well before it reaches the pinch points so that they can minimise stoppages, congestion, stress, and accidents, and can reduce emissions of particulates and greenhouse gases from exhausts. One study found a 28% reduction in waiting times and a 6.5% reduction in CO2 emissions https://tinyurl.com/2p83rh3m
More detail on how they work can be found on this link https://tinyurl.com/2v7rep3j.
Intelligent traffic manufacturing systems are available from a number of manufacturers.
The purpose of this communication is to find whether stakeholders have already investigated this approach to Banwell’s problems, and if so what the outcome was, and if not, what interest there may be in this solution.
My interest in this matter is as an occasional user of the A368 and a member of Zero Carbon North Somerset.
Many thanks for your attention.
Yours sincerely
Richard Lawson
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 4 Castle Hill, Banwell
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Pothole trench, 1st October
This time last year the gas board dug a trench across the main road by evergreen close. They tarmaced one half of the trench well but the other half is bad and is sinking.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 1 Evergreen Close, Winscombe
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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 BS29 6NR.
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.
