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Hazard due to vegetation blocking street light on Cotswold Way

Reported via desktop in the Street light fault category anonymously at 12:09, Tuesday 9 June 2026

Sent to Bath and North East Somerset Council 5 days, 22 hours, 14 minutes later. FixMyStreet ref: 9587473.

At this location, the gradient of the Cotswold Way changes from slight to steep with steps. A lamp-post stands opposite the telegraph pole, at the junction with the side path towards Mountain Ash. Walking from Bath towards Weston at night, I find that the upper section is well illuminated. At the top of the steep, stepped section I am plunged into darkness. Eyes barely have time to adjust to a drastic change of illumination, right at the point when you need to be aware of the steeper gradient and watch for the first step. It is hazardous for a local who knows the route. Someone less familiar with it is at serious risk of falling forwards downhill. The reason for this situation is that tree branches have been allowed to grow almost the full width of the path, casting a sudden, deep shadow at the worst possible place. I think the offending foliage is growing from inside The Retreat.

Updates

  • Thank you for your report, it will be reviewed by the appropriate team.

    State changed to: In progress

    Posted by Systems Team at 12:09, Tuesday 9 June 2026

  • We've looked into this report and are investigating the issue.
    We will update this report once we decide what action to take.

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by Systems Team at 10:09, Monday 15 June 2026

  • We've passed this report to another team in the council. They will carry out any further work needed. Sometimes it can take a little longer as a result.

    We'll update this report once we've decide what action to take.

    Category changed from ‘Vegetation overhanging a road or pavement from private land or property’ to ‘Trees and woodland’

    Posted by Bath and North East Somerset Council at 10:24, Monday 15 June 2026

  • Category changed from ‘Trees and woodland’ to ‘Street light fault’

    Posted by Bath and North East Somerset Council at 14:10, Monday 15 June 2026

  • Thank you for your report. The lighting team are investigating this issue and will keep your report updated throughout the process.

    Posted by Bath and North East Somerset Council at 10:36, Tuesday 16 June 2026

  • Thank you for this report. We confirm letters have been sent to residents at this location requesting cutting back of trees which we understand are affecting light 006 / causing shadows.

    We await their response. This report is now closed but we can add further information if needs be.

    State changed to: Internal referral

    Posted by Bath and North East Somerset Council at 14:30, Thursday 9 July 2026

This report is now closed to updates from the public. You can make a new report in the same location.