Our road network is made up of 1,150km of roads. We regularly send out inspectors to identify faults. When the fault has been identified, we assess the severity, location and available resource before we repair it.
We have provided a brief explanation of how we deal with the most common types of problem. You can expand on each menu heading to read more information.
Road and pavement defects could include potholes, loose covers or broken slabs.
Roads are inspected twice a year by Highways Inspectors and subsequently reported via Council Connect or Fix My Street.
Repair work is prioritised based on the size, depth, location, and risk associated with the job. Severe cases are treated urgently.
Our maintenance contractor is Volker Highways.
When a fault is reported to us, we inspect the problem to determine whether the Council, adjoining property, or the landowner is responsible.
Once the responsible party has been identified, action is requested within an appropriate timescale.
When issues arise with drainage and flooding, they are:
We prioritise the work based on the level of risk involved.
We, the Council, are responsible.
Faults are reported and investigated by our Drainage and Flooding team.
Our Drainage and Flooding team are responsible.
Faults are reported and inspected in the following ways:
We prioritise work based on location and the nature of the issue