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Overgrown hedges

Reported via desktop in the Overgrown Private Vegetation category anonymously at 16:45, Sun 9 November 2025

Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 8395386.

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Prams and wheelchairs need to go on the grass/mud to get past the hedge in Malcolm Drive. The hedge at the side of the property is also overgrown.

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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 16:45, Sun 9 November 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 08:53, Fri 14 November 2025

  • Still open, via questionnaire, 21:52, Sat 27 December 2025

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