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Large weed hanging over pathway

Reported via mobile in the Overgrown Private Vegetation category anonymously at 19:03, Fri 11 July 2025

Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 7864275.

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A large weed from private property is hanging over the public pathway, forcing pedestrians—mainly children—to either duck to avoid it or walk on the road.

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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 19:03, Fri 11 July 2025

  • Investigation: Ongoing (Reported to a third party) - 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 08:28, Mon 14 July 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Reported to a third party) - Thank you for your enquiry. Our Highways Inspector has assessed the location and on arrival the vegetation had been cut back, Your enquiry will now be closed. If for any reason you believe we have not attended the correct defect, please inform us by raising a new enquiry.

    State changed to: not the council's responsibility

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 09:52, Tue 29 July 2025

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