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Dangerously upended manhole cover

Reported via desktop in the Manhole category anonymously at 12:17, Tue 23 December 2025 using FixMyStreet Pro

Sent to Oxfordshire County Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 8585212.

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See photos. Manhole cover protruding dangerously into the air, with deep hole exposed beneath. Beside the roadway.

Council ref: ENQ251069924

Updates

  • Thank you for your enquiry. This issue has been passed onto the relevant team for investigation.

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by Oxfordshire County Council at 12:17, Tue 23 December 2025

  • Thank you for your report. After inspecting the area, we’ve determined that the damaged apparatus is owned by a utility company. As a precaution, we will secure it to ensure public safety. Additionally, we’ve initiated a Section 81 notice to inform the responsible utility company, urging them to address the issue promptly.

    State changed to: Investigation complete

    Posted by Oxfordshire County Council at 11:39, Wednesday 15 April 2026

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