The pothole moles

[Howard]

Spray paint markings appeared yesterday, with other crumbling areas being marked, not just the large pothole.

[Howard]

Had an email back yesterday:

Thank you for your email.

The details have been passed to Highways who will inspect within the next 1 working day.

Case reference number: 10569051

Please quote this reference number in any future contact.

Kind regards
Leanne
Stockport Direct
Contact Centre
Tel: 0845 833 4444

Didn't see any markings or indication around the pothole today by 5pm.

[Howard]

Just submitted the large pothole at the Churh Lane end of Leigh Avenue. Let's see what happens as when I finished the report the closing text was:
Thank you for sending us your report. This will be investigated within 10 working days unless the problem is urgent. Your details were sent to us on:
09/09/2008
I will report back when I get a reply or see it's been marked or repaired.

[wolfman]

Stockport’s popular Pothole Moles are back with a mission this autumn - to blitz even more potholes across local roads. 
 
 
 
The specialist road repairs hit-squad was set up by the Council two years ago to make pothole repairs more efficient. They move around, targeting work, neighbourhood by neighbourhood.

The team successfully repaired over 2,000 potholes, using 90 tonnes of material, and are now going back on their rounds - with help from local residents.

Councillor David White, Executive Member for Transportation, said: “From Brinnington to Bramhall the team will be going above and beyond the usual highway maintenance service by targeting local areas, and freeing up the regular service to concentrate their work on more strategic routes. After the last blitz on neighbourhoods we’re pleased to be able to continue funding the team so they can continue to make a real difference.”

Guided by the Council’s annual highways safety inspection, the team will again target local streets one neighbourhood at a time, starting in Reddish before moving onto Brinnington and the town centre. Residents are encouraged to report any potholes in their area, which will be added to the Pothole Moles’ action list.

Find out more about the Pothole Moles at www.stockport.gov.uk/potholes or phone 0845 833 4444 to report a pothole.
 
 
 
from the Stockport.gov website author unknown

[admin]

Just tested the text system with the following message:

"Pothole entrance road to Marple Memorial Park."

Got this reply:

01/02) (From: Stockport Direct) Auto Response: Thank you for enquiry.
 
We aim to respond to emails and texts within 3 working days.
 
If your enquiry is (02/02) an emergency or requires immediate action, please
ring on 0845 833 4444.
 
Kind Regards
Stockport Direct Contact Centre

Let's see how long it take for a red ring to be painted round it!

[wolfman]

They come and spray red paint  around the hole and if that doesn't fix it in 3 weeks they might fill  it in

[Rudolph Hucker]

and what is then going to happen?

[wolfman]

To report a pothole:




Call the Pothole Hotline on 0845 833 4444;

Text the word ‘Pothole’ and the location of the pothole to 07797 806626;

Email 'The Pothole Moles' by filling in the Report Problems on Highways and Footpaths - Online Form under 'Related Links' on the right of the page.

To report a hazardous pothole anywhere in the borough call 0845 833 4444.


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