LesterRam Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 6 minutes ago, StivePesley said: Here's how it is. Council services are pared to the bone because of cuts in central government funding. They simply can't afford to proactively have a team of people out and about searching for potholes to fix. The key is that you can report all of these things on the council website, and then they miraculously get fixed. If they don't know about them then they don't get fixed. The list of stuff reported on the website effectively makes up the job sheet for the day http://www.derby.gov.uk/report-it/ If you report it and it still doesn't get fixed, then by all means have a moan about the council, but I realise that it's the "Allestree way" to just moan about stuff with some sort of sense of entitlement that you don't have to actually do anything to help yourself. And that's not a personal dig by the way, I realise you were just posting chit-chat on a football forum, but I grew up in Allestree and if it's a dig at anyone, it's a dig at my parents your parents work on the roads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 13 minutes ago, StivePesley said: Here's how it is. Council services are pared to the bone because of cuts in central government funding. They simply can't afford to proactively have a team of people out and about searching for potholes to fix. The key is that you can report all of these things on the council website, and then they miraculously get fixed. If they don't know about them then they don't get fixed. The list of stuff reported on the website effectively makes up the job sheet for the day http://www.derby.gov.uk/report-it/ If you report it and it still doesn't get fixed, then by all means have a moan about the council, but I realise that it's the "Allestree way" to just moan about stuff with some sort of sense of entitlement that you don't have to actually do anything to help yourself. And that's not a personal dig by the way, I realise you were just posting chit-chat on a football forum, but I grew up in Allestree and if it's a dig at anyone, it's a dig at my parents Mate I report stuff. They come and draw yellow circles around the holes and it gets done some other time maybe. There is too many dangerous holes to report . I would be on the phone all day to the council. Why can't they inspect the roads they ain't that short of money. PS The pavements are as bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistoldPete2 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 12 hours ago, Boycie said: You won't find any a bit further up on Burley Hill,Quorndon, That's were the money lives. Wierd that? no cos thats amber valley council not Derby Shitty council Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McRamFan Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 41 minutes ago, PistoldPete2 said: no cos thats amber valley council not Derby Shitty council Always like doing work for Amber Valley, they know you have to pay a proper price if you want a proper job done. DCC just go for cheap and wonder why 3 months later the job is being tendered again, or don't look at the pricing properly and then get hit by hidden extras. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnigmaRam Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 It's not just Allestree mate, it's everywhere.mwhat do we pay road tax for? And council tax and every other bloody tax!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesterRam Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 14 minutes ago, EnigmaRam said: It's not just Allestree mate, it's everywhere.mwhat do we pay road tax for? And council tax and every other bloody tax!! road tax collection is down 42%, another great idea removing visible tax discs from vehicles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 3 hours ago, StivePesley said: Here's how it is. Council services are pared to the bone because of cuts in central government funding. They simply can't afford to proactively have a team of people out and about searching for potholes to fix. The key is that you can report all of these things on the council website, and then they miraculously get fixed. If they don't know about them then they don't get fixed. The list of stuff reported on the website effectively makes up the job sheet for the day http://www.derby.gov.uk/report-it/ If you report it and it still doesn't get fixed, then by all means have a moan about the council, but I realise that it's the "Allestree way" to just moan about stuff with some sort of sense of entitlement that you don't have to actually do anything to help yourself. And that's not a personal dig by the way, I realise you were just posting chit-chat on a football forum, but I grew up in Allestree and if it's a dig at anyone, it's a dig at my parents I think once reported, the council are legally obliged to repair it within 14 days I think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 3 hours ago, LesterRam said: no its not, its hurting beyond belief... I would take a photo of said pothole with a ruler bridging the hole, the damage to your £2000 Stan boardman bike was beyond repair and you can no longer travel to work thus stopping you providing for your healthy living family (all veggies), you now have to pollute our green and pleasant land by traveling to work in your 6.0 litre mustang which up until now only occasionally nips to the local coop for cous cous and fair trade bananas... no I haven't been drinking, do not take drugs and yes, I would make a fine solicitor Ftfy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stive Pesley Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 22 minutes ago, Boycie said: I think once reported, the council are legally obliged to repair it within 14 days I think? You could be right. I've had everything I ever reported fixed within 2-3 days. That's maybe a couple of things per year, so could be just coincidence I suppose. It sounds like Curtains is on the phone about potholes and pavements twice a day, so no wonder his average is lower.. Plus it's in the Councils interests to fix stuff once reported. If they officially know about it and someone breaks a leg they would be liable for thousands in compo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesterRam Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 59 minutes ago, Boycie said: Ftfy no you plum, stan boardman called his bikes "fokkers" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 3 hours ago, EnigmaRam said: It's not just Allestree mate, it's everywhere.mwhat do we pay road tax for? And council tax and every other bloody tax!! I've no idea lol I'm just a cog in the wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 2 hours ago, LesterRam said: no you plum, stan boardman called his bikes "fokkers" No, no, I'm right. The council reception patch him through to the highways dept and say "that Fokkers on the phone again" In fact I spotted Curtains peddling down Birchover Way earlier on his way to work I think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 59 minutes ago, Boycie said: No, no, I'm right. The council reception patch him through to the highways dept and say "that Fokkers on the phone again" In fact I spotted Curtains peddling down Birchover Way earlier on his way to work I think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 Who cares about Allestree Boycie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 1 hour ago, curtains said: Who cares about Allestree Boycie. Is that the pointy room? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 1 hour ago, uttoxram75 said: Is that the pointy room? It could take the Black Swan easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 11 hours ago, curtains said: Lol Have a look at my cover photo on my profile and see just one of said pot holes on Park Lane Allestree. If that's the pothole that injured you, I'd suggest its Specsavers you need to have a word with, not the council. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtains Posted May 9, 2016 Author Share Posted May 9, 2016 1 minute ago, reveldevil said: If that's the pothole that injured you, I'd suggest its Specsavers you need to have a word with, not the council. It wasn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearl Ram Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 Aye, or stop posting on here when you're on your bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 33 minutes ago, Boycie said: It could take the Black Swan easy. what at, dominoes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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