In progress
A Restricted Visibility / Overgrown / Overhanging problem has been found
Reported via desktop in the Restricted Visibility / Overgrown / Overhanging category anonymously at 10:51, Wed 6 August 2025 using FixMyStreet Pro
Sent to Northumberland County Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 7986407.
The hedge is horribly overgrown, making dangerous for pedestrians to walk past, having to walk in the middle of the road, cars drive fast, very worried someone is going to get hurt.
Updates
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Thank You for your report. We will review this report at our earliest opportunity.
Posted by Northumberland County Council at 10:51, Wed 6 August 2025
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Northumberland County Council Update-
We have investigated the issue reported and found that it is on private land. However,
we do have powers under Section 154 (1) of the Highways Act 1980, to advise the
owner/occupier of adjoining land they are required to cut back vegetation so as to
remove the cause or likelihood of danger, obstruction or interference to the users of the
Highway (footpath). In most cases the vegetation is cut back very quickly by the owner/
occupier, but in some instances this can be a lengthier process but be assured we will
follow due process to ensure the work is carried out.
Thank you for bringing this to our attentionState changed to: In progress
Posted by Northumberland County Council at 14:45, Thu 14 August 2025
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