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Damaged public footpath between Hampton Court Close and Swinneyford Road, Towcester

Reported via desktop in the Slabs - Uneven / Damaged / Cracked category anonymously at 16:12, Wed 2 July 2025 using FixMyStreet Pro

Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 7798452.

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The public footpath between Hampton Court Close and Swinneyford Road, Towcester, is breaking up due to ingress of weeds and requires repair. It is also becoming impassable due to overhanging vegetation from the adjacent residential property.

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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 16:13, Wed 2 July 2025

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    Hi, I live on ROSS ROAD NN5 5AY NORTHAMPTON. The bushes have grown very big and it is difficult for people to get through, especially children. At night, wild animals gather and approach the doors of the house.

    Posted anonymously at 17:00, Wed 2 July 2025

  • Investigation: Ongoing (Reported to a third party) - Thank you for your enquiry. A qualified Highways Inspector has assessed the location, and we are undertaking a landownership investigation and will update you shortly.

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 13:10, Thu 3 July 2025

  • 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 12:01, Tuesday 13 January 2026

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