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Stump growing through repaired pothole

Reported via desktop in the Pothole / Failed Reinstatement category anonymously at 14:30, Mon 17 June 2024

Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 6117783.

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A small section of the pathway was repaired and new tarmac put down, since then a small tree stump has grown through the new tarmac and now is covering the whole pathway as it’s grown.

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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 14:30, Mon 17 June 2024

  • Investigation: Completed (Reported to another department within WNC) - We have referred the matter to the West Northants Council who maintain the the vegetation in this area. They should respond to the location shortly.
    For more information about our services, please visit https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/ parking-roads-and-transport
    You can also keep up to date on highways by following us on Facebook and Twitter @wnhighways

    State changed to: Internal referral

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 14:42, Mon 24 June 2024

  • Investigation: Ongoing (Reported to a third party) - We have looked into this report and have now sent a standard enforcement letter to the homeowner asking that they cut the vegetation back.
    For more information about our services, please visit https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/ parking-roads-and-transport
    You can also keep up to date on highways by following us on Facebook and Twitter @wnhighways

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 11:07, Wed 26 June 2024

  • Still open, via questionnaire, 19:02, Mon 15 July 2024

  • Stumps are still growing up through the tarmac. The hedge is growing very high, almost as tall as the bungalows.

    Posted anonymously at 21:03, Sat 3 August 2024

  • Thank you for providing an update. 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.

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 21:03, Sat 3 August 2024

  • Investigation: Completed (Reported to a third party) - Thank you for your enquiry. A qualified Highways Inspector has assessed the location and we can confirm that the vegetation is the responsibility of the landowner. In accordance with the WNC Network Management Plan, 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.

    State changed to: not the council's responsibility

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 08:31, Mon 5 August 2024

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