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Post holes on public side of boundary

Reported via desktop anonymously at 18:16, Thu 10 July 2025

Sent to Cherwell District Council and Oxfordshire County Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 7859032.

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Today I was walking along the suburban footpath from Green Road, Kidlington, past the Girl Guides hut leading to Exeter Road and a longer branch to Oxford Road. There are two freshly dug post holes that are clearly on the public side of the boundary. (Uncovered and dangerous in the dark.) If the chain-link fence a little further on, on the boundary of the allotments is accurately positioned, these wholes are on public land. (With apologies for the photo quality.)

Council ref: ENQ251053163

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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 18:16, Thu 10 July 2025

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    On Tuesday 15 July I saw that a metal pole had been erected, set in concrete. Today, 17 July I saw that a second pole has been installed. I suspect that there are other fences that have encroached beyond their boundaries, but I take the chain link fence as the correct line.

    Posted anonymously at 18:34, Thu 17 July 2025

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    A fence is now complete. Unless the chainlink fence in the foreground has been inaccurately located, this new fence is encroaching on the public highway. Would this be an issue for Cherwell DC rather than the County?

    Posted anonymously at 15:13, Mon 28 July 2025

  • Thank you for your report. The home owner has been contacted and we are looking into this matter.

    State changed to: Investigation complete

    Posted by Oxfordshire County Council at 11:45, Tue 5 August 2025

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