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The council has a duty to make the public highway (roads and pavements) and other areas that it controls as safe as possible. Any hazards in the highway caused as a result of an accident, damage or vandalism may be considered a risk to the public and should be reported to the council.

Damages in the highway may include the following:

• Gully or drain cover missing.
• Wall exposing a large drop to the rear on either the pavement or road.
• Pedestrian guard railing protruding into the pavement or road.
• Fencing protruding into the pavement or road.
• Concrete bollard knocked over onto the pavement or road.
• Inspection cover missing or damaged.
• Bridge parapets damaged.
• Oil spillages on the road.
• Lamp columns knocked down, wires exposed or lanterns hanging loose.
• Road traffic bollards knocked down or broken.
• Sign poles knocked down or sign plates hanging loose.
• Traffic signals lights not working or traffic light head broken or hanging loose.

How do I report damage or faults?

Please contact us using the details at the bottom of this page or complete and return the form in the attachments box.

Your report will then be classed as either an emergency or routine work based on the type of damage.

We require as much of the following information as possible to respond to your report:

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