FIXMYSTREET IN OX2 9JA
The following problems have been reported on Fix My Street within 2 miles of OX2 9JA:
Large pothole near junction, 1st May
This pothole is wide and deep. It occurs at a T-junction: Oxford Road and Cumnor Hill.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 6,8, Oxford Road, Vale of White Horse
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The cycle lane on Eynsham Road is in such poor condition that it is barely rideable, 1st May
I have previously reported the dreadful state of the cycle lane on Eynsham Road, especially where it meets Cumnor Hill. I see that the worst potholes have now been reported as fixed. This has indeed dealt with the very, very worst parts of the cycle lane, but it remains in an appalling condition, forcing cyclists out of the already far too narrow cycle lane and into the main carriageway. Please visit the site and try riding a bike along on it, and ideally ask someone with arthritic hands to do this - you will soon see that the problem goes much further than a couple of potholes that are large enough to meet the criteria for repair that are based on the impact on drivers and cars, not cyclists and bicycles. The cycle lane needs to be rideable by cyclists, and this requires maintenance to a standard that applies to them, not to drivers. In the absence of the protected cycle lanes that are actually needed please, at the very least, resurface the area that is conceded to cyclists to bring it up to a decent standard, and repaint the lines to meet the 2.0m recommendation from DfT.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 20, Eynsham Road, Dean Court, Vale of White Horse
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Drain blocked, 30th April
Drain blocked
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 29, Raleigh Park Road, Vale of White Horse
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There is a constant flow of water out of a duct that has a BT cover on it - see photo attached, 30th April
There is a consrtant stream of water from an underground source with a BT manhole cover. It runs down the pavement and has been reported for 6 months to various authorities. Nothing has been done. In icy weather ift freezes and since ifs crosses the entrance pathway to the children's morning play school it is likely to cause slippage accidents. Similar issues for pedestrians.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): High Street, Vale of White Horse
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Japanese Knotweed, 30th April
2 x Japanese Knotweed plants detected in the verge alongside Harcourt Hill
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Harcourt Hill, Vale of White Horse
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There isn't much left of the road!, 30th April
The road near Tumbledown cottage as you drive towards filchampsted now has numerous potholes. It is impossible to drive on the correct side of the road as a quarter of that side of the road has now disappeared. It is not easy to stop here to take photographs but it is becoming very dangerous. You have to drive on the wrong side of the road around them if there is no oncoming traffic, or stop and wait for traffic to go past before going round the holes, something that the cars behind do not expect you to stop
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Tumbledown Hill, Vale of White Horse
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Pothole at junction beginning of slip road, 27th April
Pothole has been here months, have to pull off road into slip road at weird angle to avoid pothole
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Eynsham Road, Dean Court, Vale of White Horse
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Why has the bus stop outside the Seacourt Bridge pub been coned off?, 26th April
Since Wednesday, the whole bus lane and bus stop have been coned off - seemingly because at the entrance of Seacourt Retail Park SSEN have dug a hole. Why can't I catch a bus? Their permit ref is LP121530007813 according to the placard. No-one is working there to ask
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 78, West Way, Botley, Oxford
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30cm pothole on Elms Road, near to the traffic calming/ pedestrian crossing, 26th April
Big pothole opened up to the underlying layer of ballast; vehicles now actively avoiding it so both increasing the pressure on the margins of this road and swerving unpredictably - particularly a problem given the location, by a school and a designated crossing point.
This pothole started emerging as a result of the pothole that has since been filled - presumably the pressure on the carriageway increased as motor traffic tried to avoid the other pothole. It's been in its present condition for several weeks now.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 8, Elms Road, Botley, Oxford
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Pothole approx 10cm long, 7cm wide at widest point, and 4cm deep, on Eynsham bound carriageway of Eynsham road, 26th April
The pothole sits a little way past the junction with Westway, and close to the westbound cycle lane. It's not easy to spot until you're on it; it has the potential to catch both motor traffic and bicycles due to position and its lack of visibility. If a bike went into it it would cause serious problems for the rider. Just spotted today, but clearly been developing for some time to get to the current size and depth.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Eynsham Road, Vale of White Horse
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Out of light, 25th April
The lamp remains off.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Arthray Road, Botley, Vale of White Horse
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Tree is obscuring bus stop, 24th April
This photo doesn't show it very well but it does identify the problem bus stop, which is on the south side of Oxford Road for buses continuing towards Cumnor. Unfortunately the tree is obscuring the bus stop so drivers are missing the stop. Apparently there is another problem at the bottom of Cumnor Hill where the bus stop is completely obscured.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Oxford Road, Vale of White Horse
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Dangerous potholes in cycle lane, 24th April
Pothole in cycle lane which makes it unsafe to use and causes bicycles to go into main road
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 80, Eynsham Road, Dean Court, Vale of White Horse
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50cm wide pot hole, 23rd April
This pot hole is right where car wheels any cyclists are positioned on a through road and route to two schools. It makes cyclists swerve into the road and is at risk of damaging cars. It is next to a man hole cover and has got worse as a result of recent flooding on this road.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Hutchcomb Road, Botley, Vale of White Horse
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Inefficient and unhelpful response, 23rd April
Council ref: ENQ241000168 It has taken you 2 over 2 weeks to tell me that I now have to report it to Vale of White Horse District Council ! 1. Why has it taken this long and 2. Why don't YOU refer it to Vale of White Horse District Council ? Especially seeing as you are replying to me anyway and you could simply have forwarded it to them yourselves ! And you wonder why OCC comes in for so much criticism !!!
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 12, Queens Close, Dean Court, Vale of White Horse
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Blocked drain cover outside 24 Yarnells Hill, 22nd April
A blocked grille is is preventing surface water from draining into the sewer
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Yarnell's Hill, Vale of White Horse
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Pot hole on north side of road, outside 22 Raleigh Park Road, 22nd April
This is especially dangerous for the many cyclists who use this route, including many school children, as it's on a steep hill
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Raleigh Park Road, Vale of White Horse
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Vegetation Maintenance on Cumnor Hill, 22nd April
When is the vegetation maintenance planned to happen on Cumnor hill? as per my previous report, it is a matter of safety, as the hedges are blocking our visibility of any upcoming vehicle.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 14, Cumnor Hill, Vale of White Horse
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Potholes on speed bump, 22nd April
Three potholes in the speed bump, on the southern side of the road, pose a particular risk to cyclists using the road
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Westminster Way, Botley, Vale of White Horse
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Dangerous and uneven road surface for cyclists, 21st April
A long stretch of broken uneven and dangerous road surface to cyclists that necessitates riding on the right hand side of the road to avoid haxards
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): B4017, Vale of White Horse
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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 OX2 9JA.
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.
