A letter to the council...
Discussion
This morning, due 100% to the state of the road, I dropped my motorcycle.
No major damage and no injuries but I'm absolutely seething right now, due mainly to the fact that the road was covered in mud, certainly had not been cleaned any time recently and; in my opinion, caused my little accident and probably a couple of hundred £ of damage to the bike.
If anyone has had any luck in writing to a council regarding a similar matter and better still (although unlikely) getting anything out of them, your input would be greatfully received.
Yours angrilly
Rob
ps. many thanks in advance
No major damage and no injuries but I'm absolutely seething right now, due mainly to the fact that the road was covered in mud, certainly had not been cleaned any time recently and; in my opinion, caused my little accident and probably a couple of hundred £ of damage to the bike.
If anyone has had any luck in writing to a council regarding a similar matter and better still (although unlikely) getting anything out of them, your input would be greatfully received.
Yours angrilly
Rob
ps. many thanks in advance
I managed to squeeze the 
s for a few quid a year or so back after dropping into a pothole the size of Elton Johns ahole.
Take a few photos of where you dropped it, write and adsise of the size of the bill (or an invoice, it has to be done anyway if damaged) and write a really polite letter, asking for a contribution. Do not mention blame or compensation, but do finish the letter with the thinly veiled notion of going to the press.
GOod luck.
Ive just had to tax my vehicle, and the roads in my village are worse than most, 185 quid for a piece of paper. Robbings.
s for a few quid a year or so back after dropping into a pothole the size of Elton Johns ahole.Take a few photos of where you dropped it, write and adsise of the size of the bill (or an invoice, it has to be done anyway if damaged) and write a really polite letter, asking for a contribution. Do not mention blame or compensation, but do finish the letter with the thinly veiled notion of going to the press.
GOod luck.
Ive just had to tax my vehicle, and the roads in my village are worse than most, 185 quid for a piece of paper. Robbing
s.Adrian W said:
i thought you are supposed to find whoever dropped the mud.............good luck
The mud is from the surrounding construction sites (Olympic area) however, I've spoken to a few guys in the office and have been told that responsibility for the road's condition still lies with the council, who will then persue the appropriate contractor for any costs.SimonV8ster said:
Its not really the councils fault though is it ?? If the mud has been dropped by a farmer or a near by construction site then I think you've got to approach them ??
It may not be their fault but I'm pretty sure (from what I've been told) it's still their responsibility i.e. you can't delegate responsibility, legally.It's down the the council to then persue the contractor / farmer etc.
It also depends when the mud you slipped on, was dropped. The council can't be expected to follow each lorry with road sweeper just in case. If the mud had been there for a few days, then yes, you 'might' have a claim.
They might, instead, just give you a book of vouchers for Specsavers and tell you to get on your (dented) bike.
They might, instead, just give you a book of vouchers for Specsavers and tell you to get on your (dented) bike.
GKP said:
It also depends when the mud you slipped on, was dropped. The council can't be expected to follow each lorry with road sweeper just in case. If the mud had been there for a few days, then yes, you 'might' have a claim.
They might, instead, just give you a book of vouchers for Specsavers and tell you to get on your (dented) bike.
Very true, which is why I'm tempted not to wait 'til lunchtime (by which time the road may have been cleaned) to go and get pics!?They might, instead, just give you a book of vouchers for Specsavers and tell you to get on your (dented) bike.
It's got to be worth a strongly worded letter, either way??
Write the letter, and be aware that most contractors will have allowed for a roadsweeper at least once a week in their prelims.
Normally a friday, so get photos done today.
Councils should also be aware of where any major construction is taking place, and should inspect it to ensure it maintains minimum levels of cleanliness.
Normally a friday, so get photos done today.
Councils should also be aware of where any major construction is taking place, and should inspect it to ensure it maintains minimum levels of cleanliness.
If it's their fault then definitely write to them.
Get two quotes for the cost of the damage, and include them in the quote. And, of course, some good photos of the mud in question.
Tell them that your bike is available for them to inspect at your convenience.
When they don't reply, write again informing them that if they don't reply to your satisfaction in two weeks you will take the issue up in court.
When they don't reply to that, start court action. A summons may well get them thinking a little more sharply in short order.
Given the speed with which the council would start court action against you should you not pay your council tax, this is not in any way unreasonable, and you should be able to reasonably expect them to maintain the road to a safe standard. Yes, safe - if you are falling off your motorbike because they aren't maintaining the road then it is unsafe.
Oli.
Get two quotes for the cost of the damage, and include them in the quote. And, of course, some good photos of the mud in question.
Tell them that your bike is available for them to inspect at your convenience.
When they don't reply, write again informing them that if they don't reply to your satisfaction in two weeks you will take the issue up in court.
When they don't reply to that, start court action. A summons may well get them thinking a little more sharply in short order.
Given the speed with which the council would start court action against you should you not pay your council tax, this is not in any way unreasonable, and you should be able to reasonably expect them to maintain the road to a safe standard. Yes, safe - if you are falling off your motorbike because they aren't maintaining the road then it is unsafe.
Oli.
zcacogp said:
If it's their fault then definitely write to them.
Get two quotes for the cost of the damage, and include them in the quote. And, of course, some good photos of the mud in question.
Tell them that your bike is available for them to inspect at your convenience.
When they don't reply, write again informing them that if they don't reply to your satisfaction in two weeks you will take the issue up in court.
When they don't reply to that, start court action. A summons may well get them thinking a little more sharply in short order.
Given the speed with which the council would start court action against you should you not pay your council tax, this is not in any way unreasonable, and you should be able to reasonably expect them to maintain the road to a safe standard. Yes, safe - if you are falling off your motorbike because they aren't maintaining the road then it is unsafe.
Oli.
Sounds like a good plan, thanks for the advise mate, photographs have been taken and a strongly worded (but polite-ish) letter will be penned shortly.Get two quotes for the cost of the damage, and include them in the quote. And, of course, some good photos of the mud in question.
Tell them that your bike is available for them to inspect at your convenience.
When they don't reply, write again informing them that if they don't reply to your satisfaction in two weeks you will take the issue up in court.
When they don't reply to that, start court action. A summons may well get them thinking a little more sharply in short order.
Given the speed with which the council would start court action against you should you not pay your council tax, this is not in any way unreasonable, and you should be able to reasonably expect them to maintain the road to a safe standard. Yes, safe - if you are falling off your motorbike because they aren't maintaining the road then it is unsafe.
Oli.
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