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Gate latch inoperable

Reported via desktop in the Gate - Damaged/ Missing category anonymously at 14:00, Tue 10 December 2024

Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 6844728.

The gate latch is impossible to open . This is a public footpath and no other means of crossing from one field to another- no stile or other gate.

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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 14:01, Tue 10 December 2024

  • Investigation: Ongoing - Thank you for your enquiry. A qualified Highways Inspector has assessed the location, and we are undertaking a landownership investigation and will update you shortly.

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 11:06, Mon 16 December 2024

  • The latch is so tight that elderly walkers will struggle to open this gate

    Posted anonymously at 16:13, Tuesday 7 January 2025
    Still open, via questionnaire

  • 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 16:13, Tuesday 7 January 2025

  • Investigation: Ongoing - Thank you for your enquiry. We have sent a letter to the landowner to notify them of the damage. We will re-inspect within the next 28 days and notify once completed.
    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 09:26, Wednesday 8 January 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Work Completed) - Thank you for your enquiry. Adjustments have now been made to the gate and the issue has now been resolved.
    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: Fixed

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 12:56, Friday 17 January 2025

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