FIXMYSTREET IN EH7 4DU
The following problems have been reported on Fix My Street within 2 miles of EH7 4DU:
Collapsed manhole, 13th May
Manhole cover has collapsed - pretty big hole in road. Directly opposite Vittoria restaurant on south bound lane of Leith Walk
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 1, Leith Walk, Leith, City of Edinburgh
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Overflowing bin at bus stop, 12th May
Bus stop at Lotus Nail design overflowing. Waste blowing on road around bus stop
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 21, London Road, Old Town, City of Edinburgh
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Traffic lights are off, 12th May
The traffic lights at the crossing from McDonald Road to St Mark’s Path are out. No lights at all are working.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 132, Broughton Road, New Town/Broughton, City of Edinburgh
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Large square hole in the road, 10th May
Large square that's eroded away and now left rough and sharp edged and takes up a large portion of the road heading into Henderson Row from the crossroad. Located outside of a couple of the shops
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 21, Henderson Row, New Town/Broughton, City of Edinburgh
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Overflow bins become street cleaning matters, 10th May
Re-reported as witnessed Thank you for asking Team
On paper policies look good but there seems Witnessed too frequently Overflowing bins etc
Etc etc of support packagesavailable to help businesses, local authorities and the waste management sector make the necessary changes.
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Edinburgh https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk › ne... Request new bins or boxes Start new · Resume existing · View completed · Please enter a password. More questions How do I dispose of glass in Edinburgh? Blue boxes and purple lidded communal bins are for recycling glass bottles and jars. Blue boxes can also be used for small electrical items and household batteries. We will also collect textiles as well as glass. https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk › ...PDF Recycling in Edinburgh End quote
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What are the changes to waste legislation in 2023? Food waste will need to be separated from all other types of waste produced at any business. The new legalisation sets out that: All food waste must be separated into a different bin for collection. Food cannot be sent to landfill or incineration; it must be sent for recycling.17 Apr 2023 https://www.freeths.co.uk › mandat... Mandatory separate food waste segregation for all businesses in 2023 End quote
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Quote What is the zero waste policy in Scotland? The regulations require all businesses and organisations to separate key materials – plastic, glass, metals, paper and card – for recycling, while most food businesses are also required to separate food waste for collection. https://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk › ... Policy & Regulations | Zero Waste Scotland End quote
Quote What are the new waste regulations in Scotland? A ban on any metal, plastic, glass, paper, card and food collected separately for recycling from going to incineration or landfill from 1 January 2014. All new incinerators must ensure that metals and dense plastics have been removed from residual municipal waste prior to incineration. https://www.sepa.org.uk › zero-waste Zero Waste | Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) End quote No copyright intended Government make legislation Parliament hold Government to account Delegate to local authority Who contract out Not for profit organisations and waste Recheck needed what's working what's not and why
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Dewar Place, West End, City of Edinburgh
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Fly tipping, 8th May
Extra large bag of lawn waste
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Spey Terrace, Leith, City of Edinburgh
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Black bins are full, 7th May
Black bins are overfull
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 41, Bellevue Road, Broughton, City of Edinburgh
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Collapsed Drain\Utility cover, 6th May
There is a significant problem with a collapsed drain\utility cover in Pilrig Street. The road surface has sunk by a considerable amount. This has been present for months now.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 102, Pilrig Street, Leith, City of Edinburgh
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Wobbly manhole cover in east bound roadway, 4th May
Wobbly noisy manhole cover (as are so many manhole covers in Edinburgh) Just listen when a bus goes over it! Potentially dangerous to cyclists
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Princes Street, Old Town, City of Edinburgh
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Loss of white lines, 30th April
The white lines to show lanes are faded on lothian road and west approach road, it's dangerous.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Lothian Road, Tollcross, City of Edinburgh
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Bins are full, 30th April
Black bins are full
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Bellevue Road, Broughton, City of Edinburgh
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Car park impeding dropped kerb, 29th April
Car parked close to street corner impeding use on dropped kerb.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 16, Denham Green Place, Trinity, City of Edinburgh
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Junk left by bins, 29th April
Junk left by bins - timber flat pack etc
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 17, Broughton Place, Broughton, City of Edinburgh
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Massive pothole, 26th April
Where the road has previously been dug up and refilled for cable works underground, the surface has come away and a hole probably more than 2ft wide is on the road
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Logie Mill, New Town/Broughton, City of Edinburgh
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Large amount of loose paving slabs, 26th April
On the walkway by the Pure Gym and continuing over the footbridge over W. Approach Road there are a large amount of loose and severely wobbly paving slabs which present an unexpected trip hazard.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Tollcross, City of Edinburgh
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Sunken/collapsed utility cover(s), 26th April
On the northbound carraigeway of Easter Road next to the junction for Dalmeny Street, one (or possibly two) utility covers have sunk or possibly collapsed, creating a significant drop in the road surface which is difficult to avoid safely.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 85, Dalmeny Street, Leith, City of Edinburgh
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2 large potholes, 25th April
THe potholes are sizeable on the road, each about 10 inches long and at least one to two inches deep, and can be invisible when it is raining. I am sure they have been there for a few weeks if not longer
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 63, Abbeyhill, Abbeyhill, City of Edinburgh
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Pavement guttering filled with silt blocking drains, 25th April
The blocked drains prevent adequate drainage of the pavement and road. It has created a spot on the road that is so thick with silt that cars avoid parking there
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 48, Broughton Road, Canonmills, City of Edinburgh
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Graffiti on bus stop, 26th April
There’s graffiti on the bus stop outside Hectors starting ‘Glory Hamas’.
As this is a terrorist organisation, this needs cleaned off as fast as curse words would be.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 45, Deanhaugh Street, Stockbridge/Inverleith, City of Edinburgh
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Rogue bins not removed - plus new fly-tipping, 25th April
The two bins in this image do not belong here: they get filled up with rubbish and then are left uncollected by the Council for weeks. Despite persistent requests, they have still not been removed.
Plus - some new fly-tipping!
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 1, Cambridge Avenue, Leith, City of Edinburgh
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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 EH7 4DU.
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.