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Overgrown sharp branches preventing safe use of pavement

Reported via mobile in the Rights of way category anonymously at 10:07, Thu 31 July 2025

Sent to Hampshire County Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 7958956.

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Every year the owners do not chop back the sharp branches from this hedge meaning walking in the road. I have experienced clothes being scraped and face being scratched where it’s hard to see all the sharp branches as you try to pass. I think it’s deliberate by the owners to prevent people using the pavement outside their house

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    The problem has got worse and not been fixed

    Posted anonymously at 13:02, Thu 28 August 2025

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    The problem has got worse and not been fixed

    Posted anonymously at 06:45, Fri 29 August 2025
    Still open, via questionnaire

  • There has been some minor trimming of the worst prickles that would scratch your face but it’s already growing out again as it was not pruned properly or carefully to avoid damage to pedestrians

    Posted anonymously at 08:50, Fri 26 September 2025
    Still open, via questionnaire

  • The growth of the very sharp pyracantha bush has accelerated with the weather and is continuing to grow fast. It remains dangerous and can break the skin and cause infection

    Posted anonymously at 11:06, Fri 24 October 2025
    Still open, via questionnaire

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