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Tree overhanging road entering Olympic Way residential section

Reported via mobile in the Restricted Visibility / Overgrown / Overhanging category anonymously at 14:10, Thu 7 August 2025

Sent to North Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 7993288.

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This tree has been growing and drooping more and more over several years. The bark falls off in large sheets, especially in windy weather. The lowest branches are looking dry and brittle due to lack of rain and being hit by the roofs of high vehicles. When council contractors cut other trees and hedges in the area, this one isn't touched. If a large branch does come down on to the road eg in a storm, there could be a vehicle or pedestrian underneath and the only way in and out of Olympic Way/Merrivale Close could be blocked. This is the 3rd time I've reported this with no response.

Updates

  • If you believe that your concerns are an emergency (such as flooding, highway obstructions fallen trees), please call 0300 126 3000, Monday to Friday (9.00 to 17.00). Outside these hours, please call 01604 651074.

    Posted by North Northamptonshire Council at 14:10, Thu 7 August 2025

  • 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 North Northamptonshire Council at 14:10, Thu 7 August 2025

  • Investigation: Ongoing - Thank you for your enquiry. We are in receipt of your request and are currently investigating the matter. A further update will be provided within 5 working days.

    For more information about our services, please visit https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/ parking-roads-and-transport
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    Posted by North Northamptonshire Council at 08:59, Tue 12 August 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Reported to another department within NNC) - Thank you for your enquiry. This has been reported to the Grounds Maintenance Team at North Northamptonshire Council. Any further queries, please contact them direct on 0300 1263000.

    Thank you for your enquiry. We are in receipt of your request and are currently investigating the matter. A further update will be provided within 5 working days.

    For more information about our services, please visit https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/ parking-roads-and-transport
    You can also keep up to date on highways by following us on Facebook and Twitter @nnchighways

    State changed to: Internal referral

    Posted by North Northamptonshire Council at 15:05, Wed 24 September 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Reported to another department within NNC) - Thank you for your enquiry. We can confirm that we have contacted the landowner giving them 14 days to cut the vegetation back.

    For more information about our services, please visit https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/ parking-roads-and-transport
    You can also keep up to date on highways by following us on Facebook and Twitter @nnchighways

    Posted by North Northamptonshire Council at 08:35, Thu 9 October 2025

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