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Unusable footpaths High grass overhanging the footpath together with overgrown hedges

Reported via desktop in the Grass category anonymously at 10:53, Thursday 5 June 2025 using FixMyStreet Pro

Sent to Oxfordshire County Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 7665633.

Disabled, chikdren and elderly are all using the road as the footpath has become unusable. Grass and hedges have been left uncut for a year. In previous years it was cut down but the new contract/council seem to have forgotten the side of the recreation ground on oxford road. Dogs and small children are particularly at risk from ticks and seeds becoming lodged in ears. Theres also an overhanging rose with thorns at eye level. The longer it remains un managed, the greater the risk to people and the bigger the job is.

Council ref: ENQ251049774

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  • Thank you for your enquiry. This issue has been passed onto the relevant team for investigation.

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by Oxfordshire County Council at 10:53, Thursday 5 June 2025

  • Today (Thursday 31 July) I witnessed an elderly neighbour walking on the road as it is impossible to walk on the pavement. I agree with the person who made a complaint on 5 June. Disabled, children and elderly are all using the road as the footpath has become unusable. Grass and hedges have been left uncut for a year. In previous years it was cut down but the new contract/council seem to have forgotten the side of the recreation ground on oxford road. I would hate for there to be an accident!

    Posted anonymously at 18:35, Thursday 31 July 2025

  • As you enter Dorchester from the A4074 and come over the bridge, there is a horse chesnut tree which clearly has a huge dead branch which is likely to fall onto the road or a pedestrian. Can this please be removed. It may be in the grounds of the Catholic Church.

    Posted by Julia Ford-Batey at 09:12, Friday 8 August 2025

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