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Private Potholes
If you think potholes are bad on public roads, have a look at this case on private roads.
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We live on a private lane, off a private road. The whole groups of houses on the private road pay an annual fee to a communal pot for the upkeep of the gutters and drains and for re-surfacing when needed.
The lane is a different matter in that it is also a right of way for pedestrians, so the Council are 'obliged' to maintain it, when informed of any necessary works. The problem is that if there are say 3 holes needing re-surfacing in one square metre, they will 'fill' 3 holes (no cutting out, no compacting, no sealing) and not do a proper repair and do the whole 1sm. Short term mentality because the next time there is a downpour, most of the infill gets washed away.
I agree with Barry here, in that the site/management company should be held responsible for the repairs and not just lump it onto the Council.
Because they are paying the management to maintain it; because if they do they will assume responsibility for the maintenance and they could be legally liable for any damage/injuries arising; because if they do the management will never carry out effective maintenance; because it is not their property to interfere with
Most private roads I have known of have to be maintained by the residents who share the cost of maintenance. The land we sold from my mother's house was developed for some new houses with a private road. The council are under no obligation to service it and the residents are aware they have a shared responsibility for it. My son lives in my mother's house and because he shares the road has to pay towards it as well. Actually its kept beautifully.
But the council is defending itself
"Essex Highways, part of Essex County Council, said the roads were private and it was not its responsibility to maintain them. A spokesperson said: "The Bel Air Chalet Estate in St Osyth is made up of private roads and all rights and responsibilities for the maintenance and management of these roads are private."
Who are the people blaming then. I'm still confused.
They need to hire Sir Rod and lads or get together and organise something. Did they get permission to change their chalets to permanent residences?