FIXMYSTREET IN TQ1 4TQ
The following problems have been reported on Fix My Street within 2 miles of TQ1 4TQ:
Rusty railings, 15th March
The railings on this pathway are rusting away and are becoming unsafe to put weight on to assist. They also do not match the theme of the street which is currently black railings.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Southern Close, Watcombe
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Entire road edge has failed meaning your nest side wheels are in a rut if you have to drive close to the hedge to let oncoming traffic pass, 2nd March
Road is a dreadful and dangerous condition from Teignbridge boundary into the first houses in Barton. Pot holes too many to record here , failed it’s edge so that when you drive closer to the hedge to allow oncoming traffic to pass you risk puncture, wheel damage since you’re in a stoney rut
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Great Hill Road, Teignbridge
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Overhanging tree causing nuisance., 22nd February
This tree on the highway has grown to big for the location and is causing a nuisance by overhanging my property by 20 feet and shedding debris on my garden.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Merrivale Close, Watcombe
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Potholes, 1st February
There are deep potholes which are gradually over time getting worst.
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Flytipping in Watcombe beach car park, 17th January
Large quantity of flooring fly tipped
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Watcombe Beach Road, Watcombe
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Council owned trees getting to big for their location, 18th August
Overgrown tree' s in need of pruneing
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by OpenStreetMap): Seymour Drive, Watcombe
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Scrap buisness being run from home address, 6th April
Running scrap buisness from home recovery trucks with damaged or burnt out cars parked on grass verges currently has approximately 20 vehicles parked on the road/grass verges so verge is very damaged and mud everywhere
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 1 Willow Avenue, Torquay
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Nazi swastikas spray painted on tree trunks in park next to Steps Lane, 31st March
Racist / political Nazi swastikas spray painted on tree trunks in park next to Steps Lane, Torquay next to Combe Pafford School.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Steps Lane, Torquay
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Large pothole throughout whole road in multiple areas, 9th January
Large pothole which is unavoidable in narrow lane. Flat tyre because of it as rain fills it
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 6 Barradon Close, Torquay
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Too many cars parked for 1 house in Willow Avenue, Watcombe, 13th September
This person has 3 large white vans for metal collection. He has a car transporter which is in regular use and parked on the grass verge outside someone else's house. He has many cars for sale on the grass verges on Willow Ave too and these are for sale on Facebook Marketplace. This issue has been going on since he moved in ,at least 6 years plus. There is also a lot of rubbish left by him,broken glass from car windows and general rubbish from working on cars etc
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 16 Willow Avenue, Torquay
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Bottles and cans left in walking area, 28th July
While walking my dog with my grandsons we noticed about 50 blue cans of larger and many glass bottles which had been thrown down into the woods. They spent an hour collecting them from the trees and brambles to the pathway. We could only carry two bags and had to leave the rest but at least they are accessible now. At the beginning of the walk there is a discarded open top freezer which also needs to be removed. We therefore left our bags beside it.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Scout Hut Easterfield Lane, Torquay
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Soil washing off walking path, 24th January
At this corner there is walking path leading up the Great Hill. Whenever there is heavy rain it washes the soil onto the pavement and road. The soil erosion will eventually make the walking path unusable.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 71 Padacre Road, Torquay
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Pavement parking, 10th December
Vehicles regularly park on the pavemented section of Steps Lane, above the higher entrance to Mayfield School. The council undertook to monitor activities in this area with particular reference to ongoing building work at the school. Some sympathy for staff who have limited local parking but consideration for residents is also necessary and for the disabled moving around.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 2 The Conifers, Torquay
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Non number plated vehicle (abandoned?) and farm equipment, 28th November
Blocking right of way up lane
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Dawn Cottage Higher Rocombe Newton Hill, Higher Rocombe
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Lack of visibility of traffic coming from left (Sheldon) when exiting Ridge Road, 9th November
It's very hard to see fast traffic approaching around the corner from the left as you are awaiting to exit Ridge Road. Please can we have a mirror on the opposite side of the road?
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Ashfield House Ridge Road, Maidencombe
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Flytipping, 29th September
Lots of old carbord dumped and a old rubblish and a mattress and a old sofa dumped this is been going on for a while
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Scout Hut Easterfield Lane, Torquay
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Roadside Grass has not been cut since 2020, 4th September
The grass that runs alongside Teignmouth Road (heading to Shaldon from Torquay) is heavily overgrown and presents a serious danger to those using this section of road because of severely impaired visibility. A motorcyclist died at this very place only 15 months ago and a contributory factor was overgrown grass/weeds. I did call Torbay Council to report this about 2 months ago and I was informed someone would take care of the roadside maintenance, but nothing has changed. I would also like to bring to your attention that when the contractors do make an attempt to cut the grass, they seem to believe that a couple of feet is all they need to take care of, and they leave the other 20 feet untouched. I have cut the grass at least 5 times per year myself and this would have continued but for the fact that I'm now incapable of walking due to an injury. Can Torbay Council please take responsibility for cutting your grass/weeds and thereby reduce the risks of another serious or fatal accident? The road safety is also not helped by the fact that our bins can stay on the roadside for up to 11 days beyond the normal collection day. (At the moment we have no idea when our collection day is meant to be). This needs urgent attention.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Kingscote Teignmouth Road, Maidencombe
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Rendering on retaining wall falling down, 6th August
The pebble-dash rendering along the whole street is crumbling and falling onto the pavement. This is worsened during heavy rain as the water tends to build up behind a crack and push it away from the brickwork. The danger being that some of the large chunks that have fallen are approx 2 ft long and heavy, which is alarming due to young kids playing in the street. I would estimate that the whole wall is the length of the street, approximately 200 metres long. At its lowest point it is approximately 5 ft tall, and at its highest approximately 10 ft tall. This also increases the danger slightly, as those larges pieces discussed above sometimes fall from the tallest aspect.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 18 Southern Close, Torquay
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Danger to children playing due to illegal parking, 15th July
People parking illegally on grass verge. Please see attached photos. Not only is this damaging the grass, pavement, blocking access, especially for disabled people who require access it is a significant danger for the local children playing. I have witnesses 2 children who have nearly been hit by a vichele due to them parking on the grass. This is even at times when road parking is available.
Signs should be put up or fines issued before a child or pedestrian comes to harm.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): 63 Mincent Hill, Torquay
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Access blocked by farmer,, 27th May
Presently blocked to access by 4 wheeled vheciles by a blue unplated VW.
Nearest road to the pin placed on the map (automatically generated by Bing Maps): Dawn Cottage Higher Rocombe Newton Hill, Higher Rocombe
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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 TQ1 4TQ.
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.
