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Holly hedge blocking public footpath

Reported via mobile in the Restricted Visibility / Overgrown / Overhanging category anonymously at 14:18, Sat 17 May 2025

Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 7582540.

The hedge is overgrown and is so wide it takes up half of the width. Public have to walk single file next to a very busy road. It is access to a GP surgery and is impossible for wheelchairs and buggies it is getting so narrow.

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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 14:18, Sat 17 May 2025

  • Investigation: Ongoing - 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.

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 11:23, Tue 20 May 2025

  • There is a small sink hole on the pathway along Harborough Road North. It’s on the cemetery side, before the road sign, shown in the picture.

    Posted anonymously at 21:07, Sun 13 July 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 21:08, Sun 13 July 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found) - Thank you for your enquiry. A Community Steward has assessed the location and carried out an immediate temporary repair. A permanent repair will be completed within 28 days.

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 14:28, Fri 18 July 2025

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