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Overgrown public footpath

Reported via mobile in the Weeds category anonymously at 13:45, Mon 25 August 2025

Sent to North Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 8070182.

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The public footpath is overgrown with brambles and nettles. The plants were shoulder height on me, a child would not be able to get through at all. The path has pretty much disappeared completely. Made walking dangerous as you could not see where you were putting your feet.

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  • 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 13:45, Mon 25 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 13:45, Mon 25 August 2025

  • Investigation: Ongoing - We are currently working to obtain landowner details. Further updates will be provided in due course.
    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 15:27, Mon 1 September 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found), Defect Repair: Not Started - We can confirm that clearance works have been instructed for this location, to be undertaken within the next 28 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 09:12, Thu 11 September 2025

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

    State changed to: Action scheduled

    Posted by North Northamptonshire Council at 11:05, Mon 6 October 2025

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

    State changed to: In progress

    Posted by North Northamptonshire Council at 14:55, Tue 7 October 2025

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

    State changed to: Fixed

    Posted by North Northamptonshire Council at 14:39, Wed 8 October 2025

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