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Dec 25 2012, 09:18 AM
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Report on Newburytoday. Mr Woodhams said: “I am disappointed that my suggestion of a spot the pothole hotline has been dropped. “Public engagement is crucial to alert the council to potholes appearing. The motorists can pay a very high price for repairs.” It is also quite possible that a Cyclist or Motorcylist could pay the ultimate price if they hit a pothole !!!
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Dec 25 2012, 09:36 AM
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QUOTE (HJD @ Dec 25 2012, 09:18 AM) Report on Newburytoday. Mr Woodhams said: "I am disappointed that my suggestion of a spot the pothole hotline has been dropped. "Public engagement is crucial to alert the council to potholes appearing. The motorists can pay a very high price for repairs."
It is also quite possible that a Cyclist or Motorcylist could pay the ultimate price if they hit a pothole !!! I agree that cyclist and Motorcyclist pay the ultimate price of potholes. As a keen cyclist and car user myself I have found that there has been no change in the roads and the potholes disappearing. On top of that I didn't even know there was a pothole hotline. Seeing as it is going to disappear I probably won't notice any change, nor, I doubt, will half of the Newbury motor users and cyclists. It is no good have such a hotline if it wasn't going to be acted upon.
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Dec 25 2012, 10:30 AM
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QUOTE (GMR @ Dec 25 2012, 09:36 AM) On top of that I didn't even know there was a pothole hotline. Seeing as it is going to disappear I probably won't notice any change, nor, I doubt, will half of the Newbury motor users and cyclists. " To report a pothole or problem with one of the district’s roads, call 01635 519080 or email customerservices@westberks.gov.uk "BTW - if you phone, they will claim to have not heard about the pot hole before the call. http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/2012/pothole...pped-by-council
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Dec 25 2012, 10:58 AM
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QUOTE (Andy Capp @ Dec 25 2012, 10:30 AM) " To report a pothole or problem with one of the district's roads, call 01635 519080 or email customerservices@westberks.gov.uk " Isn't that pointless now? Seeing as they are closing down the hotline? QUOTE BTW - if you phone, they will claim to have not heard about the pot hole before the call. http://www.newburytoday.co.uk/2012/pothole...pped-by-councilTypical.
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Dec 25 2012, 11:01 AM
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QUOTE (GMR @ Dec 25 2012, 10:58 AM) Isn't that pointless now? Seeing as they are closing down the hotline? Read the article.
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Dec 25 2012, 11:26 AM
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QUOTE (JeffG @ Dec 25 2012, 11:01 AM) Read the article. Why? Wasn't he concise enough?
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Dec 25 2012, 05:19 PM
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QUOTE (HJD @ Dec 25 2012, 09:18 AM) Mr Woodhams said: “I am disappointed that my suggestion of a spot the pothole hotline has been dropped. Common sense rules for a change. One of the dafter Lib Dem ideas - there is already a number to call to report potholes. What difference would another phone number make? Calling it a 'hotline' wouldn't make the repairs happen any sooner - just wind up those who think it should.
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Dec 25 2012, 08:07 PM
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QUOTE (blackdog @ Dec 25 2012, 05:19 PM) Common sense rules for a change. One of the dafter Lib Dem ideas - there is already a number to call to report potholes. What difference would another phone number make? Calling it a 'hotline' wouldn't make the repairs happen any sooner - just wind up those who think it should. Exactly; they are quite prepared to ignore calls already, let alone have a hot line to achieve the same result.
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Dec 25 2012, 09:16 PM
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QUOTE (NWNREADER @ Dec 25 2012, 09:05 PM) I have reported problems on the website - to Streetcare - and achieved the desired outcome. I had no knowledge of a 'Pothole Hotline'. The ability to report faults remains, without the cost of an (apparently u-used) line.
What is the problem? Agreed, a non story in my view, however, unattended potholes seem to be on the increase.
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Dec 25 2012, 10:08 PM
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QUOTE (Andy Capp @ Dec 25 2012, 09:16 PM) Agreed, a non story in my view, however, unattended potholes seem to be on the increase. You want them attended? Volunteers or paid staff? There will be an increase at the moment as the recent frosts and current rains will rip up the surface. Report, report, report......
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Dec 26 2012, 10:52 AM
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QUOTE (NWNREADER @ Dec 25 2012, 10:08 PM) You want them attended? Volunteers or paid staff? By the same means as before would do; potholes can be dangerous and a failure to repair them properly will mean an even bigger bill later.
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