FIXMYSTREET IN CO4 9TF
The following problems have been reported on Fix My Street within 2 miles of CO4 9TF:
Green light out, 28th April
The green light facing east on the south side of the road is out.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Axial Way, Mile End, Colchester
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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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Pothole around drain grate, 16th April
The tarmac around the drain on the nearside curb just before the roundabout has failed, leaving a pothole that is dangerous for cyclists.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Severalls Lane, Mile End, Colchester
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Dumped material in drainage ditches on both sides of road, 16th April
Multiple vehicle tyres dumped in the drainage ditch on the north side of the road; bagged waste in the passing place and ditch on the south side.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Wick Lane, Ardleigh
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Vehicles Constantly Jumping Red Lights, 3rd April
This ongoing issue with the bridge is beginning to get extremely dangerous, people are constantly jumping the temporary red lights, one person drove round me as I had stopped for a red light and proceeded through the restriction. This is happening more and more often, often at peak times and is an accident waiting to happened, the brow of the bridge obscures the other lights, so vehicles cant see if other vehicles has started to come the other way when the lights are green. Can any thing be done to restrict this issue? Cameras maybe?
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Severalls Lane, Mile End, 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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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.
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Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 441, Ipswich Road, Highwoods, Colchester
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Overhanging trees blocking footpath, 26th February
The footpath on the slip road from the A12 to the Old Ipswich Road is totally blocked by overhanging branches which are now at ground level. It is the only footpath on this road, which is extremely busy with HGV’s at all times.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Old Ipswich Road, Ardleigh, 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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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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Fallen Toad Sign, 11th February
Previously hit, hanging dangerously low so we have removed it.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Langham Lane, Boxted, Colchester
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Hedge blocks path, 1st February
Hedge is totally blocking path outside "The Bungalow" making the path unuseable. This property is within Colchester council area
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Old Ipswich Road, Colchester
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Hedge outside Foxearth over path, 1st February
The "hedge" outside Foxearth Old Ipswich Road prevents use of path. Where can get on path brambles hang over path (I got scratched on face and it drew blood this morning). This property is within Tendring District Council area
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Old Ipswich Road, Colchester
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Overflowing storm drain, 17th January
Drain has been broken for over 13 years and reported most years. Drain is overflowing badly and water is freezing as it runs down the hill causing an ice rink to happen. Exact location is outside Springwood on Fox Street. Today it is exceptionally dangerous with people and cars loosing grip.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Fox Street, Ardleigh
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Unsafe parking on corner of junction, 10th January
This van parks on the corner of the junction to a main road daily and blocks view of oncoming traffic coming up John de bois hill when joining from spring valley lane. Large vehicles especially find it hard to manoeuvre around this corner due to the unsafe parking of the white van which in turn disrupts the flow of traffic wishing to enter down spring valley lane from the hill. This has been an ongoing issue for several months now as owner refuses to park vehicle in a safe spot.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 1, John de Bois Hill, Ardleigh
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Large Pothole, 8th January
On the roundabout there is a large long deep pothole near to the exit for the A120 towards harwich
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Ardleigh Crown Interchange, Ardleigh
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Nuisance parking, 5th January
Parks on pavement opposite driveways litters speeds
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 1, Acorn Close, Highwoods, Colchester
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Pothole, 3rd January
Pothole in southbound carriageway near to traffic island
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 443, Ipswich Road, Highwoods, Colchester
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Pathways not cleared, 2nd January
Litter, dog fouling, overgrown bushes
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Tynedale Square, Highwoods, Colchester
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Parking on double yellow lines, 21st December
There is an outbreak of bad parking on crown gate just off wincolls road. People parking on double yellow lines, pavements and drop down kerbs.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Crown Gate, Highwoods, 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 9TF.
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.
