Problems in Mendip
6 problems reported in Mendip in the last week, and 9 still open on the council’s list. The most common this month: public rights of way (2).
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Full bin
Needs emptying
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Footpath sign broken off and pathway to gate blocked
The Footpath sign has broken off and is rotten and needs replacing also the pathway to the gate from the road is blocked by a large stone or tree stump.
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Sign left by Bristol water for nearly 2 months
It’s just been left as rubbish
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A previously repaired area next to a drain and access point is failing
The damage is on a narrow road, is a danger to road users and because of the heavy traffic will worsen quickly.
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Street light out near the electric box
Street light out near electric box has a school sign on the lamppost, it makes it extremely dark and dangerous at night.
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Hornet nest on public right of way!!
There’s a hornets nest on the right of way towards the lake- posing a danger to dog walkers and there dogs.
- Dead badger
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From outside Shortcombe Farm entrance extending 200m down the lane
The road surface is rapidly deteriorating down to cobbles and potholes.
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Stile heavily overgrown
Not easy to find in the wall this stile is almost completely hidden and totally unuseable.
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Rotting tree and overgrown thorns on public footpath
Between Meadway and Brandown (Temple Cloud) there is a COUNCIL OWNED tree which has been assessed by a tree surgeon who’s confirmed it is tree rot and is a danger to the public.
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Felled trees obstructing paths
The footpath through Harptree Combe is badly obstructed by felled Ash Dieback trees that appear to have been there for some time.
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Right of way from North Widcombe Farm to the top of White Hill indistinct.
From grid ref ST580576 to grid ref ST587574 indistinct.
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Footpath overgrown
Footpath overgrown by hedge
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Gateway issue
The posts to a gate have eroding making the access extremely difficult