From potholes to parking problems, it is fair to say residents across all council areas often have a problem or two to contend with.
When issues arise, it is best to report them to the council or whoever is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of roads, pavements and pathways in your local area.
Many do so, but others sometimes take to the app and website of FixMyStreet which sends the reported problem on to the relevant council on residents’ behalf in the hope of having it seen to.
Honing in on Gedling borough, here are eight problems that appear to be outstanding as reported by residents in the last few months.
Traffic lights at Victoria Road/Colwick Loop Road/Victoria Parkway badly timed.
This was reported on Sunday, October 17, 2021. The user complained that the traffic lights on Victoria Road don’t stay green long enough. They wrote: “I had to wait for two cycles of the lights to get out. When they went green, only 3 cars in front of me got out before the lights changed. In contrast all of the cars from the Retail Park and everything else on the Loop Road got through first time. Its been like this for years.”
Tree overgrown onto nearby roof of house
An overgrown tree was reported
The user complained that a tree that is rooted on Steedman Avenue needs cutting back, with all neighbours thinking the tree is an eyesore. They wrote: “There is constant bird excrement on the pavements and cars which are parked on driveways , a sticky sap is currently causing a problem with cars and windows being affected and the pavement is not passable where the tree is rooted.” They want a thorough cutback in line with other trees that have been given one on a more regular basis.
Speed Limit Sign not facing on coming traffic
On the B684 Lime Lane A614 End near Redhill it was reported that a speed limit sign was not facing on coming traffic.
Parking on pavement obscuring vision
This was reported on December 3 by an anonymous user in Arnold. They wrote: “I live off Dalton Drive and have to go out of the bottom onto Rolleston Drive in my car several times a day. Due to parked cars on the pavement on both sides of the road you are on a wing and a prayer as to whether anything is coming when you pull out. This is an accident waiting to happen.”
Very noisy manhole cover
A noisy manhole cover on Sandford Road in Carlton was reported on November 16th. The user reported that it had been looked at and some blue paint sprayed near it but no further action. “The noise is getting worse and I believe the road surface is slowly sinking.”
Inconsiderate and dangerous parking on Arno Vale Road
Back in November one user reported parking problems in Woodthorpe. They wrote: “I live at the junction of Whernside Road and Arno Vale Road. Cars regularly park across my drive making it difficult and dangerous to drive out of my drive. There are so many cars parking on Arno Vale Road often making it difficult for vehicles to pass, particularly large trucks and ambulances etc.
Overhanging bushes
On Tuesday, October 19 it was reported that overhanging bushes makes it hard to walk past to get to and from the bus stop on Victoria Park Way in Netherfield.
Street light not working
It was reported that the street light next to the lay-by on Broom Road in Calverton isn’t working. “The small LED’s work but the main light doesn’t which makes it very dark.”
