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Overgrown vegetation obstructing shared path

Reported via desktop in the Restricted Visibility / Overgrown / Overhanging category anonymously at 15:04, Fri 1 August 2025

Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 7966214.

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All along Gowerton Roa the vegetation is so overgrown it presents a real danger to pedestrians and cyclists.

I have been injured by thorns several times with cuts and bleeding to my face and arms.

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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 15:04, Fri 1 August 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Highways to Monitor, Routine Inspection Programme) - Thank you for your enquiry. A qualified Highways Inspector has assessed the location, and we can confirm that in accordance with the WNC Highways Inspection Manual, the vegetation at this location is not currently meet the intervention criteria. We will continue to monitor the vegetation as part of our routine highway inspection schedule. Should you notice this issue worsening, please inform us by raising a new Fixmystreet enquiry.

    State changed to: Closed

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 10:07, Mon 4 August 2025

This report is now closed to updates from the public. You can make a new report in the same location.