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Thank you for your contributions to our Fix our Funds to Fix our Roads campaign.

This particular campaign has ended, but you can access the Fairer Funding campaign page, which includes a letter to your MP template, here or via 'important links'.

This is what we asked you. The report has been used to inform future planning and can be made available on request via engagement@lincolnshire.gov.uk 

Council agreed again to fill the pothole in our 2023/24 highways funding from Government. An extra £7m of Lincolnshire’s cash is going into our roads.

Your County Views survey responses, FixMyStreet reports, and this

Thank you for your contributions to our Fix our Funds to Fix our Roads campaign.

This particular campaign has ended, but you can access the Fairer Funding campaign page, which includes a letter to your MP template, here or via 'important links'.

This is what we asked you. The report has been used to inform future planning and can be made available on request via engagement@lincolnshire.gov.uk 

Council agreed again to fill the pothole in our 2023/24 highways funding from Government. An extra £7m of Lincolnshire’s cash is going into our roads.

Your County Views survey responses, FixMyStreet reports, and this campaign is strengthening the case for fairer funding in Lincolnshire.

If you or local businesses have been affected by poor road conditions, tell us. By talking about the impact the lost funding has on you, we can campaign Government together.

We expect there to be further funding cuts in the years ahead so please join our fight for crucial cash by sharing your stories below.

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  • Share North Parade, shoddy repair on Facebook Share North Parade, shoddy repair on Twitter Share North Parade, shoddy repair on Linkedin Email North Parade, shoddy repair link

    North Parade, shoddy repair

    by Frances Carson, over 4 years ago

    Rubbish pothole repair on North Parade. Lincoln. Whoever is doing the pothole repairs should be sacked. Didn't even remove the existing rubble before they put tarmac into the hole. Already crumbling 2 weeks later. Shoddy job, will need redoing again in no time.

    Rubbish pothole repair on North Parade. Lincoln. Whoever is doing the pothole repairs should be sacked. Didn't even remove the existing rubble before they put tarmac into the hole. Already crumbling 2 weeks later. Shoddy job, will need redoing again in no time.

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    Outer Circle Drive, Lincoln

    by JDJ, over 4 years ago
    When are the Council Tax payers of St. Giles and Road Tax payers going to get the disgusting state of the road surface on Outer Circle Drive fixed?

    Lincolnshire County Council has wasted money on various "improvements" which have done very little in the way of actually improving matters.

    The Wragby Road/Outer Circle Drive/Road junction, the Riseholme Road/A46 roundabout, and the unnecessary resurfacing of roads on the Ermine East estate to name just three.

    When are the Council Tax payers of St. Giles and Road Tax payers going to get the disgusting state of the road surface on Outer Circle Drive fixed?

    Lincolnshire County Council has wasted money on various "improvements" which have done very little in the way of actually improving matters.

    The Wragby Road/Outer Circle Drive/Road junction, the Riseholme Road/A46 roundabout, and the unnecessary resurfacing of roads on the Ermine East estate to name just three.

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    Heckington and East Heckington

    by Heckington Parish Council, over 4 years ago

    Issues in Heckington and East Heckington

    Our Parish has a great many outstanding issues on both roads and pavements – some have been reported many times by residents directly to Highways, or via the Parish Council offices. Judging by the age of some reports, it would certainly suggest that juggling the few funds that are available results in some works being pushed further down the line. When there is a major accident on the A17, our village is the used as the main diversionary route and there are concerns that the current road surfaces will not be able to withstand... Continue reading

    Issues in Heckington and East Heckington

    Our Parish has a great many outstanding issues on both roads and pavements – some have been reported many times by residents directly to Highways, or via the Parish Council offices. Judging by the age of some reports, it would certainly suggest that juggling the few funds that are available results in some works being pushed further down the line. When there is a major accident on the A17, our village is the used as the main diversionary route and there are concerns that the current road surfaces will not be able to withstand an increase in traffic, however temporary.

    While in some ways it is understandable, it is also extremely frustrating for residents to have to cope with poor states of road surfaces and pavements. We are a village with many elderly mobility scooter users and quite often have reports of tumbles and bumps down potholes. Godson Avenue has been promised a total resurface many months ago, as were the pavements on Kyme Road, High Street – to name but a few. Cyclists are also reporting hazardous conditions on some of the road outside of the village. I attach a photo of the road surface in St Andrews Street as an example. I have been reporting a resurfacing need for nearly 4 years now.

    East Heckington has the A17 running through and there are still many potholes on this very main road with outstanding action required (eg Side Bar Lane junction and the road edgings near to Abby Park Farm Shop and garages)

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    Outstanding issues in Scothern

    by Scothern PC, over 4 years ago

    Detailed below are outstanding Highway issues in Scothern:-

    Overgrown hedge on junction of Lime Tree Paddock/Main Street preventing use of the metalled footpath by pedestrians/wheelchairs/pushchairs - ongoing since 2014.

    Maintenance to the cycle path on eastern side of Sudbrooke Road (between the villages of Scothern and Sudbrooke and used by school children who scoot and cycle to school) - ongoing since 2016.

    Maintenance of the metalled footpath on the western side of Sudbrooke Road (between the villages of Scothern and Sudbrooke used by walkers, children walking to school - it is currently not fit for wheelchairs and/or push chairs -... Continue reading

    Detailed below are outstanding Highway issues in Scothern:-

    Overgrown hedge on junction of Lime Tree Paddock/Main Street preventing use of the metalled footpath by pedestrians/wheelchairs/pushchairs - ongoing since 2014.

    Maintenance to the cycle path on eastern side of Sudbrooke Road (between the villages of Scothern and Sudbrooke and used by school children who scoot and cycle to school) - ongoing since 2016.

    Maintenance of the metalled footpath on the western side of Sudbrooke Road (between the villages of Scothern and Sudbrooke used by walkers, children walking to school - it is currently not fit for wheelchairs and/or push chairs - ongoing since 2016.

    Resurfacing of Dunholme Road, Scothern from Heath Road to the Bottle and Glass at its junction with Sudbrooke Road - ongoing since 2020. Funding was withdrawn for works to be undertaken in 2021/22 financial year. Apparently funding available for works to commence in 2022/23.

    Repairs to culvert of beck flowing through Scothern on Main Street adjacent to War Memorial - has been hit by HGV or heavy farm vehicle and become dislodged. Ongoing since 2021.

    Flooding adjacent to 23 Main Street, Scothern - works to offlets/culvert adjacent beck - ongoing since 2016.

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    Barkwith Road, South Willingham

    by SWPC Parish Clerk, over 4 years ago
    As a parish council we have been trying to get the potholes fixed on this road in South Willingham for some considerable time and certainly for over a year. We have knowledge of a jogger falling and seriously banging his head and cutting his face as a result of tripping in a pothole. Cars take the turning at the T-junction very wide to avoid the uneven edge of the road only to meet oncoming traffic. The village is used by many cyclists and horse riders who have to pick their route down the road to navigate the very poor road... Continue reading
    As a parish council we have been trying to get the potholes fixed on this road in South Willingham for some considerable time and certainly for over a year. We have knowledge of a jogger falling and seriously banging his head and cutting his face as a result of tripping in a pothole. Cars take the turning at the T-junction very wide to avoid the uneven edge of the road only to meet oncoming traffic. The village is used by many cyclists and horse riders who have to pick their route down the road to navigate the very poor road surface putting them in the way of oncoming vehicles, not to mention the bus. Damage to cars is quite possible by drivers not knowing the state of the road and hitting the holes, even at a slowish speed. We are awaiting a more serious accident at any point. We understand that the council has many demands on its funds but without basic road repairs the cost of a serious accident could well outweigh the work to mend a hole.
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    Back Lane, Old Bolingbroke

    by ilg246, over 4 years ago


    Still waiting for these potholes to be filled. Photo was taken about a year ago so the surface is worse. Domestic car drivers risk damage to their vehicles on several roads in the Village. Hareby Hill, Moat Lane (due for repairs next month), Hagnaby Road as well. Sympathy with Highways but at some point residents must see improvements.


    Still waiting for these potholes to be filled. Photo was taken about a year ago so the surface is worse. Domestic car drivers risk damage to their vehicles on several roads in the Village. Hareby Hill, Moat Lane (due for repairs next month), Hagnaby Road as well. Sympathy with Highways but at some point residents must see improvements.

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    Potholes on Bassingham road

    by Tony, over 4 years ago
    The potholes on Bassingham road are getting worse, you have to avoid them and makes it unsafe if a cyclist or car is coming the other way as there os no way to avoid them. My wife travels that way quite often and hit the potholes one day and it caused a bulge on the tyre wall and now the tyre is scrap as it’s unsafe to drive on.
    The potholes on Bassingham road are getting worse, you have to avoid them and makes it unsafe if a cyclist or car is coming the other way as there os no way to avoid them. My wife travels that way quite often and hit the potholes one day and it caused a bulge on the tyre wall and now the tyre is scrap as it’s unsafe to drive on.
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    Rural county challenges

    by SJGrantham, over 4 years ago

    The nature of my job means I have to travel to work, mostly in the South Kesteven area. The smaller roads are unsuitable for the increasing number of lorries and subsequently the damage they cause to road surfaces and environment. I try and walk into town as much as possible but the traffic going through Grantham town centre does not make it pleasant, roll on the completion of the southern relief road. There is no incentives for cyclists and the pot holes and haphazard parking makes it dangerous. Traffic by the hospital can be awful exacerbated by the number of... Continue reading

    The nature of my job means I have to travel to work, mostly in the South Kesteven area. The smaller roads are unsuitable for the increasing number of lorries and subsequently the damage they cause to road surfaces and environment. I try and walk into town as much as possible but the traffic going through Grantham town centre does not make it pleasant, roll on the completion of the southern relief road. There is no incentives for cyclists and the pot holes and haphazard parking makes it dangerous. Traffic by the hospital can be awful exacerbated by the number of polluting school buses and school drop off and pick up cars. I would also like calming measures and parking restrictions to be placed on the road around my area to make it safer for all.

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    Vital links

    by @lunch, over 4 years ago

    In the south of the County we have an increasing population, increasing food processing industry. We have improved the number of A roads and they're suitability for HGVs, they are popular as a result. The majority of the working population have to use a car for work. The economy is 100% dependent on hauliers. People are increasingly directed for appointments to hospitals. Much of this is at times that public transport does not cover. Use some money to educate employers about homeworking and leisure drivers about reducing avoidable journeys. Improve towns for cycle and pedestrian safety. Govt should incentivise the... Continue reading

    In the south of the County we have an increasing population, increasing food processing industry. We have improved the number of A roads and they're suitability for HGVs, they are popular as a result. The majority of the working population have to use a car for work. The economy is 100% dependent on hauliers. People are increasingly directed for appointments to hospitals. Much of this is at times that public transport does not cover. Use some money to educate employers about homeworking and leisure drivers about reducing avoidable journeys. Improve towns for cycle and pedestrian safety. Govt should incentivise the reduction of avoidable journeys and journeys at peak times. Parishes should be better advised about road signage and speed restrictions in their areas, it's too easy for them to clutter roadsides with excessive signage and ever reducing speed limits on roads purposely built to keep traffic away from developed areas only to become subsequently cluttered with new developments. South Lincolnshire needs its Roads Budget.

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    Hobhole bank

    by Rob1982, over 4 years ago
    Has to be one of the worst roads in Lincolnshire, the road journey is like going on a theme park ride, never mind avoiding the potholes everywhere, and mud allover the roads from lazy farmers who can't be bothered to clean their mess from fields and even fly tipping makes its way on the road.
    Has to be one of the worst roads in Lincolnshire, the road journey is like going on a theme park ride, never mind avoiding the potholes everywhere, and mud allover the roads from lazy farmers who can't be bothered to clean their mess from fields and even fly tipping makes its way on the road.