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Bridleway overgrown with nettles

Reported via mobile in the Passage-Obstructed/Overgrown category anonymously at 07:12, Thu 8 May 2025

Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 7537751.

The Bridleway from Admirals Way to the Norton/Dodford side of borough hill is now overgrown with nettles and brambles. Large sections have joined from both sides making it impossible to pass without being heavily stung/scratched.

The areas require strimming/spraying to keep access before they get too out of control.

Updates

  • 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 07:12, Thu 8 May 2025

  • On 07.05.25 I cycled the route outlined, I can confirm that the nettles and brambles have grown out of control, making it impossible to pass without being stung or skin scratched. This is the case from where you join the bridleway at Admirals Way to the turning down to Borough Hill Farm.

    Posted anonymously at 09:07, Thu 8 May 2025

  • Investigation: Ongoing - Thank you for your enquiry. A qualified rights of way officer has assessed the location, and we are undertaking a investigation and will update you shortly.

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 12:09, Sat 10 May 2025

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    Photos added from taking another trip up.

    Posted by Chris Barlow at 13:39, Sun 11 May 2025

  • 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 13:39, Sun 11 May 2025

  • Investigation: Ongoing - Thank you for your enquiry. A qualified rights of way officer has assessed the location, and we are undertaking a investigation and will update you shortly.

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 09:41, Mon 12 May 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Not Started - Thank you for your enquiry. A qualified rights of way officer has assessed the location and we can confirm that in accordance with the WNC Highways Inspection Manual, the vegetation meets the criteria for a Priority 4 response. We will schedule vegetation clearance to be completed within 26 weeks. Our current average response time for a Priority 4 is 47 days.

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 13:57, Fri 16 May 2025

  • Is there an update on when ‘the works’ will or have been scheduled? Based on quoted average timeline (47 days) which was Friday 4 July. Any insight would be much appreciated.

    Posted by Chris Barlow at 08:05, Sat 5 July 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Not Started - Thank you for your enquiry. A qualified rights of way officer has assessed the location and we can confirm that in accordance with the WNC Highways Inspection Manual, the vegetation meets the criteria for a Priority 4 response. We will schedule vegetation clearance to be completed within 26 weeks. Our current average response time for a Priority 4 is 47 days.
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    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 10:36, Tue 29 July 2025

  • Is there an update on planned schedule for this work please? The bridleway remains inaccessible!

    Posted anonymously at 09:00, Sun 31 August 2025

  • Investigation: Not Started (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Scheduled

    State changed to: Action scheduled

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 16:42, Wed 3 September 2025

  • Investigation: Not Started (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Ongoing

    State changed to: In progress

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 11:12, Thu 4 September 2025

  • Investigation: Not Started (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Work Completed

    State changed to: Fixed

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 14:53, Thu 4 September 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Work Completed - Thank you for your enquiry. we can confirm the vegetation on the bridleway has been cut back .

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 14:52, Fri 5 September 2025

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