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Overgrown Hedges

Reported via iOS in the Restricted Visibility / Overgrown / Overhanging category anonymously at 17:56, Sat 10 May 2025

Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 7549807.

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Pathway is heavily overgrown by hedges and low tree branches. Walkway should be for pedestrians & Bicycles. Low tree branches and overgrown vegetation has overgrown the footpath considerably.

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 17:56, Sat 10 May 2025

  • 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 12:45, Tue 13 May 2025

  • Still open, via questionnaire, 18:02, Sat 7 June 2025

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    8-6-25 Trees and hedges have continued to overgrow the footpath. Branches are now very low & hazardous to pedestrians and cyclists.

    Posted anonymously at 13:27, Sun 8 June 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 13:29, Sun 8 June 2025

  • Investigation: Ongoing (Reported to a third party) - Good morning. This Land is the responsibility of Homes England. Please pass on your concerns regarding this vegetation to their email (enquiries@homesengland.gov.uk) or by phone at 0300 1234 500.
    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 10:41, Tue 8 July 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Reported to a third party) - Good morning. This Land is the responsibility of Homes England. Please pass on your concerns regarding this vegetation to their email (enquiries@homesengland.gov.uk) or by phone at 0300 1234 500.
    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: not the council's responsibility

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 11:19, Thu 25 September 2025

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