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Footpath sinkage

Reported via mobile in the Potholes category anonymously at 09:36, Wed 4 June 2025

Sent to Northumberland County Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 7659835.

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This part of the footpath has been sinking and breaking up for at least 7 years, but is getting worse and I have fallen down it twice in the dark. It is across the footpath so can't be avoided.

Updates

  • Thank you for contacting us about an issue with a pothole. We appreciate you helping to keep our roads safe.

    Our Inspection teams will review your report within 10 working days. Once they have reviewed the situation, we'll send you an update.

    Posted by Northumberland County Council at 09:36, Wed 4 June 2025

  • There are no valid permits for these works so NCC will have to repair it. FMS sent to the Highways Inspector for further action.

    Posted by Northumberland County Council at 10:43, Thu 26 June 2025

  • State changed to: Action scheduled

    Updated by Northumberland County Council at 10:48, Fri 27 June 2025

  • Great news, we have an update.

    We've completed our investigation and works are now planned. We aim to complete repairs within 28 working days.

    Posted by Northumberland County Council at 11:01, Fri 27 June 2025

  • Still open, via questionnaire, 10:07, Wed 2 July 2025

  • Still open, via questionnaire, 10:34, Wed 30 July 2025

  • Still open, via questionnaire, 12:14, Wed 27 August 2025

  • Still open, via questionnaire, 12:41, Wed 24 September 2025

  • This report has now been closed. All necessary actions have been taken to resolve this issue. Thank you on behalf of Northumberland County Council.

    State changed to: Fixed

    Posted by Northumberland County Council at 07:49, Fri 26 September 2025

This report is now closed to updates from the public. You can make a new report in the same location.