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Report other roads and pavements issues

Problems with roadworks

Report problems such as barriers, road closure signs, cones or other equipment that:

  • are blocking the road or pavement
  • have fallen over in bad weather
  • works without a permit
  • works carried out between 11pm and 7am (except for emergencies)

Illegal work

Report illegal highways work including: 

  • driving across pavements where there is no dropped kerb
  • dropped or extended kerb without permission
  • equipment moved across a road or pavement without a permit
  • materials stored on the road or path without a permit
  • boulders, planters or other bulky items on the road or path
  • carrying out any other work without permission

Problem with a skip

Report skips that:

  • are blocking something
  • you think are unauthorised or illegal
  • are not lit up at night

Problem with tables and chairs

Report tables and chairs from cafes and restaurants that:

  • are in the way or safety issue
  • are outside the border of the business
  • don't have a permit on display or have more tables and chairs than allowed

Boats, caravans and trailers not attached to a vehicle


Illegal or unauthorised scaffolding 

If you think scaffolding has been put up illegally or is unauthorised you can report it to us. 


Report a problem with a wall, fence or railing

This could include:

  • crash barriers or pedestrian barriers
  • safety fences
  • guardrails
  • bridge or retaining wall parapet with obvious impact damage or missing loose components

Bollards

You can report bollards that are:

  • damaged or no longer upright
  • missing

Do not use this form to request a new bollard. We only install new bollards as part of a larger scheme.


Illegal crossing or dropped kerb

You can report a dropped kerb that has been built or used illegally or report other issues with dropped kerbs.

Banners and other illegal or unauthorised signs

Banners are only approved at 3 locations in the city:

  • Derriford Roundabout
  • Marsh Mills Roundabout
  • Billacombe Roundabout

You can report

  • banners anywhere but the 3 approved sites
  • banners attached to street furniture, structures (e.g. bridges) or hoardings on the highway)
  • banners that have been attached using anything but cable ties
  • unauthorised A-boards and shop signs on the road or pavement

Other issues

If there isn't a form for your issue, give us feedback to tell us about the issue.