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Pavement betwen Stone Village Hall on that side of road and going towards Co op bordering fields

Reported via mobile in the Hedge problem category anonymously at 10:17, Sunday 5 January 2025 using FixMyStreet Pro

Sent to Buckinghamshire Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 6932625.

As shown in the photos the hedge has grown out over the pavement. The bare branches are hard to see and are a danger, especially to the face and eyes of pedestrians. School children are taken to and from a breakfast club along this pavement and villagers regularly walk to the local coop and post office which is further along on this side of the road. If it is a bright day it is very dangerous as you cannot see the whippy branches due to the glare. Please can you arrange for this to be cut back drastically and as a matter of urgency before birds begin to nest. If allowed to remain in this condition the pavement will be almost impassable once the spring growth occurs.

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Updates

  • All wild birds are protected. This includes their nests (whilst in use or being built) as well as any eggs the nest may contain. Under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), it is an offence to:
    • intentionally kill, injure or take any wild bird
    • intentionally damage, destroy or take the nest of any wild bird while it is in use or being built (nests of golden eagle, white tailed eagle and osprey are protected all year round)
    • intentionally destroy an egg of any wild bird
    • intentionally or recklessly disturb certain wild birds or their dependent young while they are nesting (including disturbance of nesting young)
    Although no dates are legally stated between which hedges cannot be trimmed, cut, laid or coppiced, the main bird breeding season is recognised as being between 1 March and 31 July which we adhere to. Please note, if the issue reported is classified by our Highway Officer as an emergency, arrangements will be made to make the hedge safe for both road and pedestrian users in line with our Highways Safety Inspection Policy.

    Posted by Buckinghamshire Council at 10:17, Sunday 5 January 2025

  • Update

    We have reviewed the issue reported and have amended the category; this will ensure your report is directed to the most appropriate team at the council.

    State changed to: For Triage

    Posted by Buckinghamshire Council at 11:46, Sunday 5 January 2025

  • Update

    We have inspected the issue reported and have reviewed the category selected. This report is the responsibility of Stone Parish Council who have been sent your report for further investigation. You can contact the Parish Council directly via clerk@sbhpc.org

    The category has been changed to ensure it is passed to the correct team.

    Regards Your local Parish/Town Council..

    State changed to: Internal referral

    Posted by Buckinghamshire Council at 09:25, Monday 6 January 2025

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