The following problems have been reported on Fix My Street within 2 miles of DH2 1LA:

Campervan parked on a junction, making it impossible to safely enter exit the street, 29th March

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 16:23:26 +0000
54.882373 -1.594965

This canpervan is parked at the end of the street on a junction, making it extremely dangerous for people to enter or exit the street. It obstructs the junction and is an accident waiting to happen. It has been parked here for weeks now.

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Illegal parking blocking road and drive (opposite drop curb drive way), 28th September

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 18:20:40 +0100
54.874142 -1.61716

This van frequently causes issues for all residents. There is work being undertaken by Virgin Media, this means parking is more tricky than normal... however dumping your big van illegally opposite a droppee curb council tax residential drive.

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Low hanging branches., 31st July

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 12:17:10 +0100
54.884687 -1.612658

The branches on trees on street are hanging low. The trees are very overgrown and unkempt.
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Low hanging branches., 31st July

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 12:05:48 +0100
54.884687 -1.612658

The branches on trees on street are hanging low. The trees are very overgrown and unkempt.
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Footpath parking, 17th June

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 12:32:37 +0100
54.894266 -1.577383

People are car parking on footpath which cause so many time cause trouble for disable people with wheelchair and for baby stroller they cant pass from there they not parking on suitable place. so many time spoke with owner he say none of your business to we can park here we don't care about anyone we had issue so many time parking tickets we ignore. its happening every day all loading bay full with cars and parking on footpaths no one following the rules about parking in Birtley it so hard tom tell everyone so many time instead of moving car they start arguments
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Cars blocking pavement, 14th December

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 21:36:54 +0000
54.896699 -1.577774

These three cars are permanently blocking the pavement. Pedestrians, mobility scooters, mothers with young children/prams, and wheelchair users have to go on the road to pass.

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Cannot read street name so fade, 3rd December

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 19:06:02 +0000
54.873223 -1.606524

People been complaining when trying to find the post office in this street

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Hedge obstructing road, 13th September

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 10:45:06 +0100
54.883865 -1.574709

A hedge on the access road is very overgrown and scratches my vehicle and obstructs vision.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 32 Dorset Avenue, Birtley
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Recycling banks full, 18th August

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 01:36:19 +0100
54.89433 -1.578248

Recycling banks full but could also do.with more

Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 28a Durham Road, Birtley
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Bags of rubbish dumped, 9th August

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 16:37:37 +0100
54.885522 -1.571793

From the bottom to the top, rubbish dumped in bushes surrounding field & birtley golf club

Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 9 Elgin Place, Birtley
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Potholes at least 15cm deep, 11th May

Tue, 11 May 2021 19:45:49 +0100
54.902849 -1.601891

Potholes at least 15cm deep which cause the car to jolt violently when going over then and unavoidable if there is oncoming traffic (which is common on this road). Needs to be fixed asap. Coming from moor mill lane heading towards Ouston it is over the hill and just before the first bend in the road.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Greenford Lane, Birtley
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Footpath needs resurfacing by number 13 st.John’s Place, 20th April

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 08:51:21 +0100
54.894189 -1.574725

Footpath beside number13 st.John’s Place Birtley
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 1 Kestrel Court, Birtley
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Road is riddled with potholes, 27th March

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 19:37:08 +0000
54.897886 -1.575427

The road at the traffic lights is appalling and it takes some skill to avoid the potholes. Needs lots of filling in
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 1 Birtley Lane, Birtley
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Broken, 27th March

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 19:35:21 +0000
54.895196 -1.585759

Light bulbs are broken in the lights on both sides of the bridge. The lights sensors also don’t work and make you wait regardless of whether there is traffic on the other side.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Station Lane, Birtley
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Potholes, 28th February

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 15:35:29 +0000
54.902872 -1.602015

Lots of potholes all along the road
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Greenford Lane, Birtley
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Scruffy, 8th February

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 06:49:43 +0000
54.885109 -1.567032

There's always glass smashed on the path oitside, from the empty bottles & cans left lying around. I'm sick of picking up other peoples rubbish.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 16 Rosslyn Place, Birtley
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Rubbish to be honest 7 I, 8th February

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 06:44:48 +0000
54.88544 -1.568412

Ridiculous amoint of cigarette dumps on grass & pavement outside one residents house.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 3 Errol Place, Birtley
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Still on timers, 21st November

Sat, 21 Nov 2020 00:51:51 +0000
54.89536 -1.585039

Traffic lights still on timers instead of sensors from when there was road works. Making you sit and wait for no reason when there's no traffic on the other side. Annoying as the road is only 1 way at a time since it was narrowed
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 82 Station Lane, Birtley
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Dangerous parking, 15th November

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 15:49:19 +0000
54.8839 -1.571406

Dangerous parking and driving around barley mow primary school entrances. Parking directly on junctions, driving along pathways while children and parents are walking, children unable to cross safely due to the amount of cars parked on both sides of the road, cars not meeting speed limit.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 19 Pembroke Avenue, Birtley
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Road and path full of mud., 23rd October

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 23:44:41 +0100
54.894401 -1.587253

Road and path full of mud from damaged road in industrial estate. Getting spread up the road towards Birtley and Ouston. Reported to Durham council too.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): John F Hunter Power Services Ltd Station Lane, Birtley
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