I reported a pothole..

[Davey]

And I got this reply:

"Date reported: 25/01/2023
Description: Hole approx. size of dinner plate.

Following your recent report, we are pleased to confirm that we have
ordered work to be carried out which we hope will resolve the issue you
raised with us within approximately 8 calendar weeks.

Please note that this is subject to weather conditions and being able
to gain the necessary access to carry out any work (as parked vehicles,
traffic conditions and other local issues can sometimes prevent this)."

Eight weeks! the last time I reported one, it was because I had damaged
my tyre and wheel, for which I received compensation. Eight weeks!
Luckily it is on a country road, there are never any problems with
traffic or parked vehicles.

[Indy Jess John]

Post by Davey
"Date reported: 25/01/2023
Description: Hole approx. size of dinner plate.
Following your recent report, we are pleased to confirm that we have
ordered work to be carried out which we hope will resolve the issue you
raised with us within approximately 8 calendar weeks.
Please note that this is subject to weather conditions and being able
to gain the necessary access to carry out any work (as parked vehicles,
traffic conditions and other local issues can sometimes prevent this)."
Eight weeks! the last time I reported one, it was because I had damaged
my tyre and wheel, for which I received compensation. Eight weeks!
Luckily it is on a country road, there are never any problems with
traffic or parked vehicles.

It must be tempting to put your worst tyres on the car and damage them
on the pothole during that 8 weeks and let the council pay for the
replacements. :-)

Jim

[Davey]

On Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:18:43 +0000

Post by Indy Jess John

Post by Davey
"Date reported: 25/01/2023
Description: Hole approx. size of dinner plate.
Following your recent report, we are pleased to confirm that we have
ordered work to be carried out which we hope will resolve the issue
you raised with us within approximately 8 calendar weeks.
Please note that this is subject to weather conditions and being
able to gain the necessary access to carry out any work (as parked
vehicles, traffic conditions and other local issues can sometimes
prevent this)."
Eight weeks! the last time I reported one, it was because I had
damaged my tyre and wheel, for which I received compensation. Eight
weeks! Luckily it is on a country road, there are never any
problems with traffic or parked vehicles.

It must be tempting to put your worst tyres on the car and damage
them on the pothole during that 8 weeks and let the council pay for
the replacements. :-)
Jim

The problem there is that the only tyres I have that fit the car are
already on it.

[Abandoned_Trolley]

Post by Indy Jess John
It must be tempting to put your worst tyres on the car and damage them
on the pothole during that 8 weeks and let the council pay for the
replacements.  :-)
Jim

And fit your worst set of coil springs and shock absorbers ?

I have lost count of the number of broken off bits of coil spring which
have seen laying in various gutters around here and I can imagine them
being a bit of a hazard for cyclists and motorcyclists.

Luckily for all of us, wrecked suspension ball joints dont fall off
quite so easily :-\

[Davey]

On Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:18:43 +0000

Post by Indy Jess John

Post by Davey
"Date reported: 25/01/2023
Description: Hole approx. size of dinner plate.
Following your recent report, we are pleased to confirm that we have
ordered work to be carried out which we hope will resolve the issue
you raised with us within approximately 8 calendar weeks.
Please note that this is subject to weather conditions and being
able to gain the necessary access to carry out any work (as parked
vehicles, traffic conditions and other local issues can sometimes
prevent this)."
Eight weeks! the last time I reported one, it was because I had
damaged my tyre and wheel, for which I received compensation. Eight
weeks! Luckily it is on a country road, there are never any
problems with traffic or parked vehicles.

It must be tempting to put your worst tyres on the car and damage
them on the pothole during that 8 weeks and let the council pay for
the replacements. :-)
Jim

about three weeks ago, ie within the eight week estimate, I saw thata
they pothole had indeed been filled in. Then last weekend, I saw that
it had already gained a small hole at the leaving edge. I wonder how
long it will be before it is again reportable?