Street we leave in needs recontructions. Council says big NO.

bhav27

The street we live in is broken and requires resurfacing. Sent about 5 emails to council and the highway repair company come in and just repaired few potholes. The street next to us is completely resurfaced last year.

Council says every year they prioritize 20 worst roads and resurface only those. Ours is'nt in the list to they cannot resurface but happy to repair areas of concerns. Most people leaving in my street feels the road needs resurfacing.

We pay the same amount of council tax as people leaving in a well constructed streets. Then why such a difference?? Should we STOP paying COUNCIL TAX?

somethingcorporate

FYI - it's live and living not leave and leaving.

If they keep patching up the pot-holes what is the problem? What is actually wrong with it? How bad is it?

If the council only resurface the 20 worst and you are not on that list then I guess you will just have to be patient until you are on it or keep complaining. Have you written a letter rather than fired off an email?

You'll regret not paying council tax, especially over something so minor. You get a lot of different services for it, not just keeping your local street in good condition.

elmer

Of course that will completely solve your problem with your road!

ILW

bhav27 wrote: »

The street we leave in is broken and requires resurfacing. Sent about 5 emails to council and the highway repair company come in and just repaired few potholes. The street next to us is completely resurfaced last year.

Council says every year they prioritize 20 worst roads and resurface only those. Ours is'nt in the list to they cannot resurface but happy to repair areas of concerns. Most people leaving in my street feels the road needs resurfacing.

We pay the same amount of council tax as people leaving in a well constructed streets. Then why such a difference?? Should we STOP paying COUNCIL TAX?

Sell up and move if it bothers you that much.

MickMack

Have you considered LIVING the area and LEAVING somewhere else?

bhav27

ILW wrote: »

Sell up and move if it bothers you that much.

Nice way to help... if your street seems well constructed then I can consider moving there!!

meg72

Dont stop paying your CT this will get you into more trouble and expence than an unsightly street would warrant, as long as they keepfilling in the pot holes,Idontthink there is anything you can do .

Mallotum_X

Ensure you and your neighbours keep reporting each defect, eventually they may fix your road to get rid of you all.

Has the damaged road caused any damage to people or vehicles? If it has make sure people inform the council of that as well.

In the current economic times the council will only do what is essential not just what you think is needed.

Beetlemama

Remember with council tax, you are paying a tax, not buying a service. The tax is charged and collected, they then decide what to do with it. if you stop paying your council tax they will take you to court and then you'll be in more trouble than you are with a few holes in the street.

Keep reporting it and filling in the forms on line - try https://www.fixmystreet.com as well.

suited-aces

MickMack wrote: »

Have you considered LIVING the area and LEAVING somewhere else?

Helpful post.

OP, not paying your council tax is not an option, but if everyone on your street was to collectively pressure your local councillors you might see some action.

RobertoMoir

bhav27 wrote: »

We pay the same amount of council tax as people leaving in a well constructed streets. Then why such a difference?? Should we STOP paying COUNCIL TAX?

Well I suppose when bailiffs take the cars from half the people living in the street and the council get committal warrants for wilful refusal to pay against the other half, then you won't be worried about the potholes any more. Bit of a left-field solution but yeah, it might work.

A better solution would be for you all to approach your local councillor and ask for their help. You voted for them, they are supposed to be your advocate on the council, so put them to work.