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Over grown trees blocking street lights

Reported via mobile in the Overgrown Private Vegetation category anonymously at 09:54, Thursday 27 August 2026

Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 10010482.

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The trees are now very over grown and covering the street light, it is now very dark at night on the close As that is the only street light at end of the close it’s now a major issue Very unsafe, my wife is very worried about walking from her car at night as anyone could be there and can’t see them

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  • Thank you for reporting a fault. Officers will now investigate the concerns and this may take up to 5 working days. If you believe that your concerns are urgent then please phone us.

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 09:54, Thursday 27 August 2026

  • Investigation: Ongoing (Reported to a third party) - We can confirm that the vegetation is the responsibility of the landowner and is not currently causing any safety issues. We will contact the landowner and request they cut back their vegetation within 14 days of receipt of our correspondence. We will reinspect the vegetation to ensure they have complied.

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 09:27, Friday 28 August 2026

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