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OVERGROWN RIGHT OF WAY (footpath EC7)

Reported via desktop in the Passage-Obstructed/Overgrown category anonymously at 18:43, Wed 26 June 2024

Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 6159165.

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Very overgrown right of way which makes it difficult to walk down forcing walker into fence that is topped with bared wire Vegetation was cut down last year but has regrown to an unacceptable level again

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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 18:43, Wed 26 June 2024

  • This bridleway needs further investigation the landowner has erect a fence line not in accordance with current guideline of 2-3 meters this makes it impossible for this part of the bridleway to be access by cyclist or horse riders and that the stiles install are of the wrong type also to allow proper access

    Posted anonymously at 16:31, Tue 2 July 2024

  • Investigation: Ongoing - Thank you for further comments of 2nd July. This is a public footpath and not a public bridleway and does not require a width of 2 - 3 metres we have contacted the landowner to clear the vegetation.
    For more information about our services, please visit https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/ parking-roads-and-transport
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    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

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 08:37, Wed 3 July 2024

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    Having reported this 1 month ago, the footpath is still obstructed. No clearance work has been done. Urgent action needs to be taken

    Posted anonymously at 13:04, Sun 28 July 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 13:04, Sun 28 July 2024

  • Still open, via questionnaire, 16:18, Sun 28 July 2024

  • Footh path cut back - thank you to the landowner

    State changed to: Fixed

    Posted anonymously at 10:27, Tue 30 July 2024

  • Investigation: Completed (Work Completed) - This footpath has now been cut back and is no longer an issue.
    For more information about our services, please visit https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/ parking-roads-and-transport
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    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 09:06, Wed 31 July 2024

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