Worsening damage to Malden Road in Cheltenham’s Pittville area has reignited demands for urgent repairs to the collapsed underground pipes causing the road to sink. Despite Gloucestershire County Council’s refusal to resurface the deteriorating road due to these underlying issues, residents remain frustrated by the prolonged disruption.
Liberal Democrat Councillor Julian Tooke, representing Pittville and St Paul’s at Shire Hall, has urged Severn Trent Water—the company responsible for the pipes—to take immediate action. He emphasized that any road surface repairs would be ineffective unless the compromised pipes are first addressed.
“The road surface along Malden Road is deplorable,” Cllr Tooke stated. “Evidence strongly indicates that collapsed pipes beneath the road, maintained by Severn Trent, are the root cause. Until these are repaired, resurfacing will be a temporary fix as the road will keep sinking.”
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He added that repeated requests to Severn Trent for confirmation and repairs have so far been met with reluctance. Meanwhile, local residents continue to face the consequences of a severely damaged roadway.
Severn Trent acknowledged the situation and confirmed they have conducted initial investigations. However, a spokesperson said more extensive surveys in collaboration with the council are planned to fully assess and resolve the problem.
“We have inspected Malden Road and will be returning for additional surveys alongside the council to pinpoint the cause and determine the best course of action,” the spokesperson said.