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Vegetation causing Public Pathway Obstruction / Safety Hazard near Yardley Road

Reported via desktop in the Restricted Visibility / Overgrown / Overhanging category anonymously at 10:14, Tue 14 October 2025 using FixMyStreet Pro

Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 8292914.

Issue Type: Public Pathway Obstruction / Safety Hazard Location: Pathway alongside the A508 200m before left turning to Yardley Road. Description of Issue: The public footpath and cycleway adjacent to the A508 is currently obstructed by excessive overgrown vegetation. This significantly restricts safe access for pedestrians and cyclists, especially during winter when visibility is reduced and daylight hours are shorter. Users are being forced off the path and into the busy A508 road, creating a serious safety risk. Additionally, the overgrowth impairs drivers’ ability to see pedestrians and cyclists near the roadside, increasing the likelihood of accidents. Suggested Action: Please arrange for the vegetation to be cut back urgently to restore safe access and visibility for all road and path users.

Updates

  • 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 10:14, Tue 14 October 2025

  • Investigation: Ongoing - 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 17:33, Tue 14 October 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Not Started - Thank you for your enquiry. A qualified Highways Inspector has assessed the location and we can confirm that in accordance with the WNC Highways Inspection Manual, the vegetation meets the criteria for a Priority 4 response. We will schedule vegetation clearance to be completed within 26 weeks. Our current average response time for a Priority 4 is 59 days.

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 15:24, Mon 20 October 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Scheduled

    State changed to: Action scheduled

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 16:34, Tuesday

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Ongoing

    State changed to: In progress

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 14:03, Wednesday

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Work Completed

    State changed to: Fixed

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 15:17, Wednesday

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