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Overgrown hedge

Reported via mobile in the Overgrown Private Vegetation category anonymously at 10:19, Wed 17 December 2025 using FixMyStreet Pro

Sent to West Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 8558512.

Over grown hedge with some long branches at eye level. Very difficult to see at night and a risk of eye injury. Branches overhanging the path making path very narrow. Needs a good trim!

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  • 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 10:19, Wed 17 December 2025

  • Over grown hedge

    Posted anonymously at 12:21, Wed 17 December 2025

  • Investigation: Ongoing -
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    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 10:24, Mon 22 December 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Reported to a third party) - Thank you for your enquiry. A qualified Highways Inspector has assessed the location and we can confirm that the vegetation is the responsibility of the landowner. In accordance with the WNC Network Management Plan, we will contact the landowner and request they cut back their vegetation within 14 days of receipt of our correspondence. We will reinspect the vegetation to ensure they have complied.

    State changed to: not the council's responsibility

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 16:19, Mon 22 December 2025

  • Investigation: Ongoing (Reported to a third party) - Thank you for your enquiry. A qualified Highways Inspector has assessed the location and we can confirm that the vegetation is the responsibility of the landowner. In accordance with the WNC Network Management Plan, we will contact the landowner and request they cut back their vegetation within 14 days of receipt of our correspondence. We will reinspect the vegetation to ensure they have complied.

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 12:52, Thursday 8 January 2026

  • Investigation: Completed (Reported to a third party)

    State changed to: not the council's responsibility

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 09:19 today

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