Let’s improve our roads!

 

A drain - or "gulley" clearly in need of clearing!
A drain – or “gulley” clearly in need of clearing!

It’s easy to grumble about the pot holes, overhanging branches and – in wet weather – drains that aren’t taking the water away.  It’s almost as easy to do something about it.

A priority pot hole for attention - in my book at least!
A priority pot hole for attention – in my book at least!

  

 On the routes I use, I’m trying to improve the situation for all cyclists (and others), by reporting the worst examples of repairs that are needed.  It feels really positive when I see a change later!

Halfway: The council has marked this pot hole for repair.
Halfway: The council has marked this pot hole for repair.

 

Within Derby you need to contact the City Council; email streetpride@derby.gov.uk or phone 0333 2006981 (local rates apply) or 01332-293111 (option 1).  Outside the city Derbyshire County Council is responsible for roads and the borough/district council for litter. 

Job done!  A completed repair.
Job done! A completed repair.

    Working together we should be able to make the roads safer for everyone!

  

By LucyC

I have been a regular cyclist from childhood and still choose to cycle for most journeys around Derby for speed and convenience, though I do also drive or walk (or catch theh bus) on occasion. I was treasurer and newsletter editor for Derby Cycling Group in the early 1990s, and then spent 17 years as an elected councillor on the County and then City Councils. This period included four years as the Cabinet Member with responsbility for transport. I also stood for parliament in 2005 and 2010 and am a chartered engineer.

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