Fastpedaller
Über Member
I'm sure I'm not alone in being VERY frustrated with potholes and the apparent lack of care by Councils. I note a Cambridge cycling event was featured on the national (or maybe local) TV news because the roads are in such a poor state the organisers have cancelled the event because of fears for the riders' safety. I have reported several 'killer' holes to Cambridge CC this year, to find the reports are immediately closed (one roundabout had over 80 reports regarding the many holes). The Cambridge Police just dismissed me, referring me to the Council, and stated they can't raise a prosecution under S41 of the Highways Act, because 'they can't prosecute the Council' Is this true?
It comes to something when (as I've done today prior to my journey to the Kit Car Festival at Newark) I need to check the route to see if there may be potholes or other hazards! - It seems there are several holes at a particular roundabout on the A17, unfixed since April, and also many roadside and central reservation flytipped deposits which have been there for OVER A YEAR. How do we get Councils to actually do their job? (Please, nobody suggest gluing ourselves to the road!)
It comes to something when (as I've done today prior to my journey to the Kit Car Festival at Newark) I need to check the route to see if there may be potholes or other hazards! - It seems there are several holes at a particular roundabout on the A17, unfixed since April, and also many roadside and central reservation flytipped deposits which have been there for OVER A YEAR. How do we get Councils to actually do their job? (Please, nobody suggest gluing ourselves to the road!)