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Overgrown bushes blocking the pavement.

Reported via mobile in the Overgrown Private Vegetation category anonymously at 12:38, Wednesday 29 July 2026

Sent to West Northamptonshire Council 9 minutes later. FixMyStreet ref: 9866026.

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Overgrown bushes are blocking the pavement at the pedestrian entrance to Franklin's Gardens. The main bushes are Pyracantha which have extremely long, sharp thorns and could cause serious injury.

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 12:47, Wednesday 29 July 2026

  • 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 12:54, Wednesday 29 July 2026

  • Questionnaire filled in by problem reporter

    State changed to: Fixed

    Posted anonymously at 13:25, Wednesday 26 August 2026

  • Thank you for providing an update. 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 13:25, Wednesday 26 August 2026

  • Investigation: Completed (Reported to a third party) - Thank you for your comments.
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    State changed to: not the council's responsibility

    Posted by West Northamptonshire Council at 09:24, Tuesday 15 September 2026

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