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Overhanging trees

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Reported via desktop in the Restricted Visibility / Overgrown / Overhanging category anonymously at 10:30, Sun 25 May 2025

Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 7615073.

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The trees at the top of Violet Lane are overhanging and casuing the school double decker bus to drive in the middle of the road.

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State changed to: Investigating

Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 10:31, Sun 25 May 2025
Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Not Started - 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 meets the criteria for a Priority 3 response. We will schedule vegetation clearance to be completed within 28 days. Our current average response time for a Priority 3 is 13 days.

Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 12:54, Mon 2 June 2025
Investigation: Completed (Reported to a third party), Defect Repair: Rejected

Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 11:54, Fri 6 June 2025
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