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Vegetation overhanging footpath

Reported via desktop in the Restricted Visibility / Overgrown / Overhanging category anonymously at 09:51, Wed 20 August 2025

Sent to North Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 8049957.

Either side of Kestel on Hemingwell Road the footpath is obstructed by vegetation. This happens every year and needs to be set as a calendar event by the authority that is responsible. THIS IS URGENT AS FOLK ARE FORCED TO WALK ON THE ROAD.

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 09:51, Wed 20 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 09:51, Wed 20 August 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Not Started -
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    Posted by North Northamptonshire Council at 12:51, Thu 21 August 2025

  • Having to walk on the road now to pass other people walking. May I remind you that this is used as a walking route to school.

    Posted anonymously at 12:08, Wed 3 September 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Not Started - Thank you for your enquiry. We can confirm that we have been made aware of this issue. A works order has been raised which you can follow on18/09/25and add updates.

    Posted by North Northamptonshire Council at 14:07, Wed 3 September 2025

  • I think it needs to be done earlier than the date given as a safety issue.

    Posted anonymously at 16:01, Wed 3 September 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Not Started - Thank you for your enquiry. We can confirm that we have been made aware of this issue. A works order has been raised which you can follow on 18/09/25and add updates.

    Posted by North Northamptonshire Council at 06:42, Thu 4 September 2025

  • Had to walk on the road again yesterday with my back to the traffic to pass children walking to school. There is no alternative path.☹️☹️☹️☹️

    Posted anonymously at 12:14, Wed 10 September 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Not Started - Thank you for your enquiry. We can confirm that we have been made aware of this issue. A works order has been raised which you can follow on19/09/25
    and add updates.

    Posted by North Northamptonshire Council at 13:42, Wed 10 September 2025

  • Still an issue 17.09.25. Why does it take so long?☹️

    Posted anonymously at 10:39, Wed 17 September 2025
    Still open, via questionnaire

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Not Started - Thank you for your enquiry. We can confirm that we have been made aware of this issue and a works order has been raised on a routine safety inspection. These works are due to be completed by 18/09/25 Please be assured that you will receive an update once repairs are concluded.

    Posted by North Northamptonshire Council at 14:47, Wed 17 September 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Scheduled

    State changed to: Action scheduled

    Posted by North Northamptonshire Council at 16:08, Thu 18 September 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Work Completed

    State changed to: Fixed

    Posted by North Northamptonshire Council at 15:19, Fri 19 September 2025

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