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Urgent request for Bromley Council to inspect and carry out full maintenance of the public tree and surrounding overgrown thorny bushes in our cul-de-sac, as they now present a safety risk to residents and children.
Sent to Bromley Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 9620198.
I am writing to raise a concern regarding a public tree and the surrounding vegetation located in the communal area of our cul-de-sac. Over the past year or so, it appears that maintenance of this area has been limited to grass cutting and general cleaning. In the past, the Council's maintenance teams also carried out regular upkeep of the vegetation around the tree, including pruning and removal of overgrown bushes. Unfortunately, this no longer appears to be taking place. As a result, the bushes surrounding the tree have become significantly overgrown and are now producing large thorny spikes. These have spread into areas regularly used by residents and children who play nearby. The current condition presents a potential safety hazard, particularly for young children and anyone walking through the area. I would therefore respectfully request that the Council arrange for an inspection of the site as a matter of urgency and undertake the necessary maintenance works. This should include cutting back and removing the overgrown thorny vegetation around the tree, together with any other remedial work required to restore the area to a safe and properly maintained condition. I would be grateful if you could confirm receipt of this request and advise what action will be taken. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Updates
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Thank you for your report, this is now being investigated. Information on our services and the timeframes we aim to respond in can be found: http://www.bromley.gov.uk/ fixservices
Posted by Bromley Council
at 06:54, Monday 15 June 2026
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Thank you for your report. The map marker gives us an approximate location, but including more detail in your description—such as house numbers or lamp column numbers—can greatly assist us. This information helps our officers and contractors quickly and accurately locate Council-owned trees, leading to faster and better service.
Posted by Bromley Council
at 11:50, Thursday 18 June 2026
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We have investigated the report issue and have made contact with the report originator and/or a subsequent commenter to outline further details. This report is now closed on FixMyStreet.
Posted by Bromley Council
at 11:52, Thursday 18 June 2026
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Hi, Thank you for getting back to me. The code on the lamp post is 99C4, I asso sent a picture of the telephone one. the full address is 38 Cattistock Road se9 4an. You can notice from the picture that the grass has been cut, but the bushes haven't. The all area around the tree needs regular maintenance. We all have small kids playing there and it's not safe. Thank you again for looking into this, I hope it can be sorted asap
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Hi, Thank you for getting back to me. The code on the lamp post is 99C4, I asso sent a picture of the telephone one. the full address is 38 Cattistock Road se9 4an. You can notice from the picture that the grass has been cut, but the bushes haven't. The all area around the tree needs regular maintenance. We all have small kids playing there and it's not safe. Thank you again for looking into this, I hope it can be sorted asap
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Hi, Thank you for getting back to me. The code on the lamp post is 99C4, I asso sent a picture of the telephone one. the full address is 38 Cattistock Road se9 4an. You can notice from the picture that the grass has been cut, but the bushes haven't. The all area around the tree needs regular maintenance. We all have small kids playing there and it's not safe. Thank you again for looking into this, I hope it can be sorted asap
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Hi, Thank you for getting back to me. The code on the lamp post is 99C4, I asso sent a picture of the telephone one. the full address is 38 Cattistock Road se9 4an. You can notice from the picture that the grass has been cut, but the bushes haven't. The all area around the tree needs regular maintenance. We all have small kids playing there and it's not safe. Thank you again for looking into this, I hope it can be sorted asap
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Hi, can I have an update on this case?
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Thank you for the information which has been forwarded onto the Officer investigating this enquiry who will investigate and provide an update in due course.
Posted by Bromley Council
at 15:13, Tuesday 14 July 2026
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We are continuing to investigate and working to resolve this report
Posted by Bromley Council
at 15:14, Tuesday 14 July 2026
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Thank you for your report, Our contractor has the tree work in hand, Works will be carried out as soon as possible.
Posted by Bromley Council
at 10:58, Wednesday 15 July 2026
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Our contractor has been notified to take the appropriate action.
Posted by Bromley Council
at 10:59, Wednesday 15 July 2026
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Appropriate action has been taken to resolve the issue.
Posted by Bromley Council
at 15:25, Tuesday 15 September 2026
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