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Footpath rerouted using Electric Fence tape and new “path” completely overgrown with brambles and foliage.

Reported via desktop in the Passage-Obstructed/Overgrown category anonymously at 16:00, Sun 20 July 2025

Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 7905506.

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This follows on from clearance of entry to footpath - job number 7713219 - completed. Still unable to walk path because of obstructions on owners land :Tape and foliage and narrow pathway where there is a hidden pond on one side.Further along hedges need to be cut back as little space to walk beside electric fence. This footpath should allow access to Avon Valley Way, national route off Lilbourne Road.

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 16:00, Sun 20 July 2025

  • Investigation: Ongoing - Thankyou for your enquiry we are currently investigating this issue and will update you once we have further information.

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 13:33, Tue 22 July 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Work Completed) - Thankyou for your enquiry we can confirm that a rights of way officer for this area has carried out a site inspection and can can confirm vegetation has been cut back and the footpath is passable and usable

    State changed to: Fixed

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 12:49, Mon 18 August 2025

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