Why do so many areas of Fairford Leys look run down (pot holes in roads, defective pavements, non working streetlights…)?
The problem is that the areas in question have not been adopted by the district council (but this doesn’t stop them charging you the full council tax for failing to provide the same standard of street cleaning, lighting etc enjoyed by other parts of the estate). Adoption only happens when all building work is completed and the roads and road furniture are inspected and found to be up to the required standard. Until that time, the builders are responsible but they appear to be a law unto themselves. About the only thing you can do officially is to bring your grievances to the parish council who should be able to supply you with a comprehensive set of excuses.
