FIXMYSTREET IN TA2 7JE
The following problems have been reported on Fix My Street within 2 miles of TA2 7JE:
Overgrown bike path, 26th April
The bike path that runs alongside Taunton Vale has lots of foliage growing out the hedge and has really narrowed the path. This makes it very difficult for cyclists to get along.. Please can this be cut back to make the footpath wider for pedestrians and cyclists? THanks
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Corkscrew Lane, Rowbarton
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Severe rutting and pot holes on roundabout, 9th April
The condition of the roundabout road surface is awful. there are huge ruts around the roundabout, making incredibly dangerous for two wheeled road users and causing drivers to veer off line. The likelihood of a severe accident occurring here is high.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Priorswood Road, Obridge, Taunton
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Dangerous potholes, 2nd April
Very dangerous ruts and potholes in and around the roundabout, easy to have an acc6if your on a bike, fix as a matter of urgency. Suggest to any biker that has an accident here to use this report to claim against the council if no action has been taken from 2/4/24
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Priorswood Road, Obridge, Taunton
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Hole in pavement, looks unstable above., 29th March
Hole appeared on surface of pavement, appears to have collapsed further underneath. Less than 1ft but someone could injure themselves/potential for further collapse . Near to road signage: 5a to 7b (odds) Victory Road, priorswood. Not certain when appeared. Have photos if required.
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Terrible pot holes along Cheddon Road Taunton, 21st March
Terrible pot holes along Cheddon Road Taunton. Starting from lower Cheddon Road extending up to Hope Corner lane.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 293, Cheddon Road, Pyrland, Taunton
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Several street lights have been not working for many weeks, 21st March
Several street lights have been not working for many weeks
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 293, Cheddon Road, Pyrland, Taunton
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Black rubbish bags, 18th March
Several black bags of rubbish on the roadside
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Pitcher's Hill
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Graffiti at Obridge, 17th March
Foot High Letters 'NARCOTICS' greet visitors to the town spray painted onto the bridge. It's been there for nearly five years without anyone cleaning it off. - No town manager seems to have noticed?
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Obridge Viaduct, Taunton, Taunton
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Weeds - Roadsweeper, 17th March
Massingham Park needs kerb sweeping, it's never done, constant weed and established plants growing from all kerb edges. Town sees the use of the road sweeper but it never visits Massingham Park. Also causing issues with water drainage during heavy rain.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 105, Massingham Park, Obridge, Taunton
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Poor Road Repair / Potholes, 17th March
Exit from Obridge roundabout into Priorswood Road, poor rutted degrading road repair full width of road causing drivers to use white lines to avoid the rumble and pot holes.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Priorswood Road, Obridge, Taunton
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A number is potholes and ridged road surface on first exit at Obridge roundabout, 12th March
This stretch of road has got worse and worse over the past few weeks. The ridges and holes are forcing cars on to the white lines in the middle of the road. It us an accident waiting to happen
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Priorswood Road, Obridge, Taunton
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Really deep pothole, 4th March
Pothole has been around for months and has recently got a lot worse. There are a couple near the costcutter shop and some others along cheddon road
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 293, Cheddon Road, Pyrland, Taunton
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X2 cars untaxed and without MOT, 3rd March
Both been there 1 month+ Makes it hard for access, especially for emergency vehicles and delivery lorries. Both belong to 60 Northfield Court
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 1-15, Wood Street, North Town, Taunton
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Blocking pavement, 3rd March
Pushchairs and elderly mobility scooters can't get passed. Refuse collection isn't for another week yet. Number 60 do this constantly. It smells and has flies around it too.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 18, Northfield Court, Tangier, Taunton
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Heaverly blocked road gulley, 29th February
Road gulley is blocked and has been for some time. Next 2 gulley's down stream are also blocked. Causing local flooding in area and adjacent road starting to breakup due to saturation of ground.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 221, Cheddon Road, Lyngford, Taunton
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Trashed grass verge, 15th February
Cars and vans parking on and driving over grass verge have trashed it. Request protection of verge and reinstatement please.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 11, Leslie Avenue, Rowbarton, Taunton
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Missing parking restriction sign, 12th February
Sign missing from post 10 meters from Istanbul Kebab shop. Sign restricts parking time and is missing causing issues for local businesses. Please can it be replaced?
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 94-108, Station Road, North Town, Taunton
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People regularly parking on the double yellow lines at the top of Portman streer, 29th January
The top of Portman street is a nightmare with people parking on the double yellow lines. Twice in the night I have been with an ambulance when they couldn’t get through the top of the street due to the parked cars being on double yellow lines. The street tapers in and so they are restricting acces. Both times I was with an ambulance the patient was needing acute medical treatment in resus and the parking restricts the time that they intake to get there. Parking is a nightmare for all the residence of Portman street and has embeen for years
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 55a, 55b, Portman Street, Lyngford, Taunton
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Black Bags, 29th January
Several black bags plus other waste at the entrance to the footpath on the roadside
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Upper Cheddon
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Light not working, 22nd January
The street light, on the public footpath between Turner Road and Greenway Rd, (adjacent to the school playing fields) is not working, making it very dark in the area and difficult to navigate. This light stopped working last night, 21/1/2024.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): 34, Peile Drive, Rowbarton, Taunton
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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 TA2 7JE.
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.
