FIXMYSTREET IN CO4 0DJ
The following problems have been reported on Fix My Street within 2 miles of CO4 0DJ:
Big pothole on foot path Infront of house driveway., 20th April
15 Thistledown REF: 3434446 Highwoods Colchester CO4 9UH Dear Sir/Madam,
A big pothole is becoming bigger and deep since we reported before with the rain and uncertain weather conditions. Can you please take an urgent action to repair it. This is really unsafe, and we have lots of elderly, children and disable member of public and neighbours use this footway every day. Exactly in front of this pothole there are 2 gutters, the part of the footpath broken pieces are going inside them making it bigger. Could we please request you to consider it as urgent Hope to hear from you soon. Kind regards Mrs S Zaheer
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 62, Pampas Close, Myland, Colchester
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Dumped motorcycle, 16th April
A motorbike (possibly fire-damaged) has been dumped at the side of the foot/cyclepath. Will probably need a trailer to remove it, as at least one of the tyres is half-missing.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 70, Barrack Street, Hythe, Colchester
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Damaged/ fallen bollards, 15th April
2 bollards have been hit, one completely out of the ground & the other foundations loosened & leaning.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Hawthorn Avenue, Greenstead, Colchester
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Traffic light sensor does not trigger, 12th April
The traffic light signal that leads from turner rise road to A134 does not work properly. In particular it stays red forever unless the car is driven very close to the crossing
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 95, Turner Road, Myland, Colchester
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Numerous potholes cracks in road, 28th March
The condition of the road as your turn into St John's Close is full of potholes, cracks and uneven surface. It's been in this condition for years. It's a sharp bend and so you cannot avoid it. This road is used by many residents and is also access to a primary school
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 2, St John's Close, Highwoods, Colchester
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Yellow markings to show do not block car park entrance no longer visible, 27th March
As above ref yellow markings
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Purcell Close, Greenstead, Colchester
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New Deep Pothole, 19th March
Deep pothole/crack in lane 1 at traffic lights for Leisure World,London bound direction
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Cowdray Avenue, Myland, Colchester
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Round inspection / meter? hole in pavement outside 'Office 22', 14th March
Cover has been removed from inspection hole in pavement, this is large enough for someone to break an ankle etc! Near to bus stop, so many pedestrians at risk!
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 22, Barrack Street, Hythe, Colchester
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Large potholes along upland drive, 13th March
It’s caused damage Tony car and I want compensation for the damage
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 21, Upland Drive, Highwoods, Colchester
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Broken CATV cover on pavement, 4th March
Collapsed CATV cover on the pavement outside the St John's Church Community Centre on the Ipswich Road.
The What3Words location is ///void.horn.poetic
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 441, Ipswich Road, Highwoods, Colchester
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Toucan Crossing out of action, 27th February
Toucan Crossing on low end Harwich Road near St Andrews Ave is not working at all.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 55, Harwich Road, Greenstead, Colchester
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Right of way blocked, 24th February
Essex police neighbor feels he is above the law and is using the turning point on the mews as a parking bay which is an obstruction. We had two accidents and we are blocked in our driveway. Emergency vehicles, SUV, cars tradesman are unable to access in and out our property when vehicles are parked on the right of way Highwoods mews. The Highwoods mews is part of the Highway Code. We need your help
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 9, Langham Place, Highwoods, Colchester
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Lack of signage, 17th February
Kings Meadow is a cul de sac. Only tiny dead-end signs on the road name show this.Not only do endless drivers ignore this, drive down Kings Meadow and turn around and then exit again BUT more worryingly pedestians walk down, enter private gardens climb over fences and hedges to access Castle Park. This is trespass on private property. Please urgently erect clear and large signage to deter drivers and pedestrians.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 4, Serpentine Walk, Colchester
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Uninsulated unopenable electric fence across public footpath, 12th February
Blocked use of public footpath by electric fence halfway across the field. There is a warning sign but no insulation or means of opening in order to pass. If you are trying to cross the field with a large dog that is too heavy to carry this means that you cannot actually use the footpath. First noticed 3/2/2024.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 4, Green Lane, Highwoods, Colchester
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Parking on bend, 10th February
Large white van and company van on a blind corner. Large emergency vehicles will not pass easily. You cannot see when trying to exit the close. Vehicles left all weekend regularly causing difficulty and near misses.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 7, Friars Close, Highwoods, Colchester
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Series of very large very deep potholes on the national cyc;e route 51 entrance at east bay and around to the scaffolded mill, 10th February
This pothole is lethal for cyclists - many are children - as the school is close by. Please attend to asap
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): East Street, Hythe, Colchester
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Slip road into friars close dangerous parking, 10th February
2 vans one very high on the slip approach no vision to see if cars are coming round the bend. Vans are from Ipswich road regularly do this and obscure or make it dangerous
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 7, Friars Close, Highwoods, Colchester
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Blocked my driveway, 9th February
Someone blocked my driveway, i asked my neighbours and they don’t know as well, i have to park my car far off street and walk back due to this person blocking my driveway
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 71, Greenstead Road, Hythe, Colchester
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Vehicles left blocking road and footpath, 6th February
Numerous cars constantly parked along road and on footpaths, blocking access for pedestrians inc. wheelchairs, and for other vehicles inc. emergency vehicles. All properties on the street have off street parking spaces/garages.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Meander Mews, Colchester
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On junction and crossing, 5th February
Parked for several minutes and blocked pavement.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 1, Meachen Road, Hythe, Colchester
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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 CO4 0DJ.
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.
