What you can report
About thirty everyday problems, grouped the way the app shows them. Open one to see who deals with it and what to photograph.
Emergencies
Not reported through Area Watch: these need a call now.
Streets
- PotholeA hole or sunken patch in a road or cycle lane.
- Damaged pavementBroken, raised or loose paving that someone could trip on.
- Street light outA street light that is off, flickering or on during the day.
- Faulty traffic lightTraffic lights or a crossing signal not working properly.
- Damaged or missing signA road sign or street name plate that is broken, turned or gone.
- Blocked drain or road floodingA road drain that is blocked, or water standing across the road.
- Overgrown hedge or obstructionHedges, branches or objects blocking a pavement or the view of the road.
- Abandoned vehicleA vehicle that looks dumped: untaxed, damaged or not moved for weeks.
Rubbish
- LitterRubbish dropped in a street, park or other public place.
- Fly-tippingWaste dumped illegally: bags, furniture, rubble, mattresses.
- Overflowing public binA street or park bin that is full or spilling over.
- Missed bin collectionYour household bin was not emptied on collection day.
- Dog foulingDog mess left on a pavement, path or park.
- Dead animalA dead animal on a road, pavement or public land.
Water
Nuisance
- NoiseLoud music, barking, alarms or building work that keeps going.
- Smoke or bonfireSmoke from bonfires, burning waste or chimneys affecting homes.
- Rats or other pestsRats, mice or insects in a street, park or public building.
- Anti-social behaviourRepeated harassment, vandalism or intimidation that is not an emergency.
Green spaces
- Fallen or dangerous treeA tree or large branch that has fallen or looks about to fall in a public space.
- Damaged play equipmentBroken swings, slides, fences or surfaces in a playground or park.
- GraffitiGraffiti on public walls, signs, benches or bus shelters.
- Fly-postingPosters or stickers put up without permission.
