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Banbury Cul-de-Sac Left Crumbling as Council Cites 103-Year Resurfacing Cycle

Oxfordshire officials point to a 103-year national resurfacing cycle in response to residents pressing for full repairs.

Overview

  • Horsham Close residents say the street has not had a full resurfacing since 1983 and is now potholed, uneven and repeatedly patched.
  • The latest ALARM survey reports an England-wide average resurfacing cycle of 103 years, which the council references to explain constraints.
  • Cllr Andrew Gant says limited funding drives a risk-based approach that prioritises safety inspections and higher-use roads over low-traffic closes.
  • A council spokesperson notes nearby Sussex Drive was resurfaced and urges people to log defects with photos via Fix My Street for quicker action.
  • Locals and Cllr Andrew Crichton highlight unfinished patches, water pooling and unmarked potholes, yet no commitment has been made to fully resurface Horsham Close.