Closed
Loud banging due to lose manhole cover
Reported via mobile in the Manhole category anonymously at 08:08, Friday 10 April 2026 using FixMyStreet Pro
Sent to Oxfordshire County Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 9268637.
The manhole cover appears to be loose or not properly seated. When heavier vehicles such as vans, buses, or lorries drive over it, it produces a loud banging or rattling noise. This happens frequently and causes a significant noise disturbance that wakes people in nearby homes. The cover likely needs inspection and securing or repair.
This is starting to affect everyone in our households sleep, including young children as we are being woken at 4/5am and then it is consistent banging for hours.
Council ref: ENQ261095981
Updates
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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 08:08, Friday 10 April 2026
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Thank for you for your report, Oxfordshire County Council are receiving large volumes of enquiries at present. To assist us further with your enquiry, please could you provide an image of the issue including the surrounding area of its location as a benchmark. This information will support us in delivering a quicker and more effective service. PLEASE NOTE – Only take photographs where safe in doing so, please do not obstruct live traffic flows, step into a live carriageway, or put yourself at any risk in taking a photo. Thank you in advance for supporting the local community.
Posted anonymously at 10:06, Tuesday 28 April 2026
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Thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. While Oxfordshire County Council is not responsible for this problem, however it has now been reported to BT whose asset this belongs to for them to repair. The report will now be closed on Fix My Street.
State changed to: Investigation complete
Posted by Oxfordshire County Council at 14:38, Wednesday 22 July 2026
This report is now closed to updates from the public. You can make a new report in the same location.