FixMyStreet 4+

5 stars for the app to report problems but they need to be manually removed once sorted by the relevant parties so often checking local area gives age old reports as the person reported hasn’t updated when fixed.
Also I sent a problem about a damaged tree and neither the location or picture was passed to the parks dept meaning they had to waste their and my time contacting me for info I had already given.
Hence reduced stars.

The most recent update includes hundreds if new categories. But you can only report things that are broken, ot things that could be improved, eg changing the phasing on traffic lights, or reporting road signs are incorrect and so on. Also, you seatch for a place to show the map, then hit ‘Report a problem’ and then you have to enter the map location again and re-load the map. Why not just allow it straight from the map? Also, why doesn’t it ask you to login first, or even automatically, before you submit a report. So, great (fantastic) idea vut just not implemented that well. Puts you off reporting, which is probably in councils’ interest.

I have used this app for at least three years and it is not only incredibly easy to use but also very quick. It identifies location, takes photographs and you can select the title and describe the problem.
You can report a pothole, a damaged footpath, non-working lights: eg at zebra crossings, in fact almost anything that councils have responsibility for. The app informs the relevant council anywhere in the UK and you get quick and regular updates on progress. Truly a tremendously useful app.