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Loose / noisy manhole cover, Speedwell Street, outside Bridges Cross, OX1 1EZ
Reported via mobile in the Manhole category anonymously at 16:04, Monday 23 February 2026 using FixMyStreet Pro
Sent to Oxfordshire County Council 7 minutes later. FixMyStreet ref: 8982401.
Loose Thames Water manhole cover on Speedwell Street outside Bridges Cross (OX1 1EZ). It produces very loud impact/banging noise when vehicles pass over it, especially double-decker buses. The problem is regular and particularly disruptive at night after 23:00, seriously affecting residents’ sleep. Please inspect and repair urgently.
Council ref: ENQ261087415
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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 16:10, Monday 23 February 2026
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Has it been reported to Thames Water rather than Oxfordshire County Council as it's their manhole? https://www.thameswater.co.uk/ help/ report-a-problem#/ where-is-the-problem
Posted anonymously at 18:45, Wednesday 11 March 2026
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