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Report a local problem to your council

Report potholes, fly-tipping, broken streetlights, missed bins and other local issues to the right body, with evidence, and follow up if nothing happens.

Estimated time: 10–20 minutesUpdated: 28 September 2026

Use this guide when you spot something wrong in your area and want it fixed. Have your phone for photos and the exact location, such as a street name, nearby house number or landmark.

Step by step

  1. Work out who is responsible

    Most local roads, pavements, streetlights, bins and fly-tipping are handled by your local council, but some areas have two tiers of council with different duties. Motorways and major A roads in England are managed by National Highways. Use the GOV.UK postcode tools to find the right council for the location.

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