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Tree is damaged problem
FixMyStreet ref: 9229290.
The issue below was reported in Sep 2018 and we were told nothing would be done as it wasn't a priority. We assume that this is still the situation, so we now need to arrange to have the trees & bushes cut back ourselves. A large buddleia is protruding into the lane and the residents opposite have been cutting large branches off and leaving them on the verge. The trees and bushes are also overhanging our garden. The tree maintenance company we have contacted have asked us to confirm that highways have given permission for the work. Please can you confirm either that you will arrange to cut back the overhanging trees and bushes (in the next few weeks) or that you give us permission to carry out the work ourselves.
21/9/2018
The details of your Trees issue are
Issue description - The trees (and bushes) along the verge of Hyde Lane, Whitminster are overgrown causing problems with visibility for traffic and the trees are now significantly covering the overhead cables, which especially in the recent high winds is of concern.
These trees were last cut by the council over 8 years ago and this problem was reported previously but no action has been taken.
The area affected is past the Kidnams Walk turning,on the left hand side of the lane opposite the coattges.
Location description - Hyde Lane, Whitminster. As you are heading out of the village along Hyde Lane, past the Kidnams Walk turning, on the left hand side opposite the cottages.
Road location from the map - Hyde Lane, GL2 7NP
X coordinate - 377487.20402926
Y coordinate - 208336.3550867
GCC reference number FS-Case-89004051
Reference: N/A
This report has now been passed to the Highways team for assessment.
If repair work is required, it will either be classed as urgent or will be put into a planned programme of works to ensure it is repaired as efficiently as possible.
In some cases a temporary repair will be needed, to make the area safe, then engineers will return to make a permanent repair.
An update on the issue will be provided.
On our website you can find out about planned work to maintain and improve Gloucestershire's streets by visiting www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways.
Thank you,
Highways Customer Services Team,
Gloucestershire Highways
An inspection of this issue has been carried out.
It does not currently meet our criteria for an urgent repair but we will monitor the issue in our routine inspections.
We would appreciate it if you could let us know if the situation deteriorates unexpectedly.
You can find out more about our planned maintenance works at gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways.
For detailed information about council inspections and repairs, that are carried out within national guidelines, please see the Highway Safety Inspection Policy by visiting www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways/plans-policies-procedures-and-manuals/highways-policy-and-guidance-documents.
Thank you,
Highways Customer Services Team,
Gloucestershire Highways
This report has now been passed to the Highways team for assessment.
If repair work is required, it will either be classed as urgent or will be put into a planned programme of works to ensure it is repaired as efficiently as possible.
In some cases a temporary repair will be needed, to make the area safe, then engineers will return to make a permanent repair.
An update on the issue will be provided.
On our website you can find out about planned work to maintain and improve Gloucestershire's streets by visiting www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/highways.
Thank you,
Highways Customer Services Team,
Gloucestershire Highways
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