Some more recent FixMyStreet reports:
Reported in the Potholes category anonymously at 14:38, Thursday 26 April 2012
Sent to Essex County Council 1 minute later
Pot hole caused by recent rain. and somewhat disguised as a big puddle by the rain. was shocked when i mistakenly drove over it yesterday having been away from work for a few weeks and this pot hole developed in that time. a sharp, sudden pot hole that could damage cars, esp when looking like a puddle…
And an overflowing pond in Great Wakering, reported by Cllr Colin Seagers:
Flooded Road due to Blocked ECC Highways culvertReported by District Councillor Colin Seagers at 10:37 today
Sent to Essex County Council and Rochford District Council 3 minutes laterThe Pond on Common Road Great Wakering is overflowing into the road and a nearby garden AGAIN, due to Essex County Highways failure to clear their culvert where it runs beneath the verge and cottage front gardens.