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Blackthorn encroaching

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Reported via desktop in the Passage-Obstructed/Overgrown category anonymously at 08:15, Tue 19 August 2025

Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 8044091.

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Bridleway SH33 is passable on foot (just) but it is well below the minimum width for a bridleway due to encroaching blackthorn.

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State changed to: Investigating

Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 08:15, Tue 19 August 2025
Investigation: Ongoing - Thank you for your enquiry. We can confirm that we are currently investigating this issue. We will update you when we have more information.
For more information about our services, please visit https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/ parking-roads-and-transport
You can also keep up to date on highways by following us on Facebook and Twitter @wnhighways

Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 15:22, Tue 26 August 2025
Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Not Started - Thank you for your enquiry. We can confirm that a works order has been raised to clear the vegetation along this route. This work will be undertaken within the next 26 weeks.
For more information about our services, please visit https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/ parking-roads-and-transport
You can also keep up to date on highways by following us on Facebook and Twitter @wnhighways

Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 14:46, Thu 28 August 2025

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