Investigating
Suspected tree safety issue
Reported via desktop in the Obstruction (Not Vegetation) category anonymously at 14:30, Monday 19 January 2026
Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 8720927.
Can the parish council please refer you to fms ref 8383482 following a report back in november relating to dead trees on the row off bengal lane which i believe is rn16. the report shows as ‘closed' but no addressing of the original complaint or reason for the closure is shown. can the council please have clarification of what was found when inspected following the original report and what action is planned or has been taken with the landowner to consider the tree concerns highlighted so that the council can feed back to the resident who originally highlighted the issue.
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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 14:30, Monday 19 January 2026
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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 09:08, Thursday 22 January 2026
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Investigation: Completed (Defect Found) - 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 15:52, Thursday 29 January 2026
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Still open, via questionnaire, 17:40, Monday 16 February 2026
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The resident who originally reported these trees as being dangerous was concerned in the recent high winds and following earlier notification of works to be followed up with the landowner to know what action is being followed up. The time limited given to the owner for action had now passed and now works are evident.
Posted anonymously at 21:22, Monday 16 March 2026
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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 21:22, Monday 16 March 2026
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The resident who originally reported these trees as being dangerous was concerned in the recent high winds and following earlier notification of works to be followed up with the landowner to know what action is being followed up. The time limited given to the owner for action had now passed and now works are evident.
Posted anonymously at 21:25, Monday 16 March 2026
Still open, via questionnaire -
Investigation: Completed (Defect Found) - 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. Please note that there is no urgent safety defects.
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You can also keep up to date on highways by following us on Facebook and Twitter @wnhighwaysPosted by West Northamptonshire Council at 11:28, Wednesday 25 March 2026
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Still open, via questionnaire, 13:26, Tuesday 14 April 2026
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Works are currently in process
State changed to: Fixed
Posted anonymously at 14:38, Tuesday 12 May 2026
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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.
State changed to: Investigating
Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 14:39, Tuesday 12 May 2026
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Investigation: Completed (Defect Found) - 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. Please note that there is no urgent safety defects.
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For more information about our services, please visit https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/ parking-roads-and-transport
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For more information about our services, please visit https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/ parking-roads-and-transport
You can also keep up to date on highways by following us on Facebook and Twitter @wnhighwaysPosted by West Northamptonshire Council at 13:14, Wednesday 13 May 2026
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