Pavement and Kerb needs relaying
Sent to Bromley Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 6719021.
Outside house number 12: Requesting urgent attention to the condition of the pavement and kerb in our area, which has deteriorated significantly due to tree root damage. Currently, the roots have lifted and cracked the pavement, creating large fissures throughout the tarmac. Additionally, the roots have breached the kerb and nearby road, with offshoots appearing causing further damage.
The situation poses a serious risk, particularly where the lowered kerb leading up to the driveway has shifted. This has resulted in uneven, cracked surfaces, creating a significant trip hazard for pedestrians. The uneven displacement between the tarmac and concrete is especially dangerous for young children and others walking along the pavement, as they are more vulnerable to tripping on these irregular surfaces.
In light of the safety risks, I urge the council to prioritise repairs to the pavement, kerb border, and driveway area. Additionally, implementing preventive measures to control the growth of tree roots will help prevent further damage to the surrounding infrastructure.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Updates
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Thank you for your report, this is now being investigated. Information on our services and the timeframes we aim to respond in can be found: http://www.bromley.gov.uk/ fixservices
Posted by Bromley Council
at 14:32, Mon 11 November 2024
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Our contractor has been notified to take the appropriate action.
Posted by Bromley Council
at 11:01, Tue 12 November 2024
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Further works are necessary to resolve the issue and have been scheduled for action.
Posted by Bromley Council
at 12:49, Wed 4 December 2024
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Appropriate action has been taken to resolve the issue.
Posted by Bromley Council
at 11:08, Tue 10 December 2024
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No action has been taken yet. Was this closed in error?
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Hi may I check this has been reopened as we have the spray paint on the pavement showing the section that needs to be relayed. However no work has been done.
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This has not been fixed, can you explain why this was closed?
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We are continuing to investigate and working to resolve this report
Posted by Bromley Council
at 16:38, Monday 6 January 2025
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Our contractor has been notified to take the appropriate action.
Posted by Bromley Council
at 16:15, Thursday 9 January 2025
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Further works are necessary to resolve the issue and have been scheduled for action.
Posted by Bromley Council
at 11:42, Tuesday 4 February 2025
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Further works are necessary to resolve the issue and have been scheduled for action.
Posted by Bromley Council
at 17:20, Tuesday 11 February 2025
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For information, the order for this repair remains outstanding within our contractor's planned schedule of work. Further arrangements are currently being undertaken to provide traffic management and/or the necessary specialist equipment in order to undertake these works.
Posted by Bromley Council
at 12:41, Monday 17 February 2025
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We are sorry that this work has not yet been completed. We are working with our minor works contractor in an effort to resolve this issue.
Posted by Bromley Council
at 14:39, Friday 28 March 2025
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Our contractor is aware that this work is outstanding. Thank you for your patience.
Posted by Bromley Council
at 12:38, Sunday 6 April 2025
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This work has been scheduled and will be carried out shortly. Thank you for your patience.
Posted by Bromley Council
at 15:19, Sunday 27 April 2025
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We are sorry that this work has not yet been completed. We are working with our minor works contractor in an effort to resolve this issue.
Posted by Bromley Council
at 13:42, Wednesday 30 April 2025
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We are sorry that this work has not yet been completed. We are working with our minor works contractor in an effort to resolve this issue.
Posted by Bromley Council
at 13:54, Thursday 8 May 2025
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Further works are necessary to resolve the issue and have been scheduled for action.
Posted by Bromley Council
at 16:01, Wednesday 14 May 2025
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Further works are necessary to resolve the issue and have been scheduled for action.
Posted by Bromley Council
at 15:09, Thursday 5 June 2025
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Appropriate action has been taken to resolve the issue.
Posted by Bromley Council
at 09:04, Monday 9 June 2025
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Hi, thanks for the work that’s been done so far - it’s appreciated. However, the other half of the pathway still hasn’t been completed and it’s continuing to deteriorate. There’s a hole in the pavement that’s getting noticeably bigger and deeper, and other sections are breaking down too. It’s becoming a serious trip hazard, especially for people walking through the area.
Would it make more sense to resurface the whole pathway now, rather than keep patching things up bit by bit?
Also, just to flag the kerb is still exposed, and the yellow barriers haven’t been collected yet.
Thanks again, and hoping this can be looked into soon.
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Our contractor has been notified to take the appropriate action.
Posted by Bromley Council
at 08:48, Thursday 2 October 2025
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This repair remains outstanding with the Council's contractor and is on their programme of scheduled work, thank you for your patience in the meantime.
Posted by Bromley Council
at 09:34, Wednesday 22 October 2025
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