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Branches from willow overhanging and blocking footpath.

Reported via mobile in the Overgrown Private Vegetation category anonymously at 08:22, Wed 27 August 2025

Sent to North Northamptonshire Council less than a minute later. ref: 8078372.

Branches now almost ground level and blocking footpath. This is main walkway and used by many including children on way to school. There is a danger walkers will step into road to avoid. No pathway on other side of road. Wheelchair users and parents with pushchairs have to fight through the branches

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 North Northamptonshire Council at 08:22, Wed 27 August 2025

  • Investigation: Ongoing (Defect Found) - Thank you for your enquiry, we can confirm that we have contacted the landowner and given 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 09:02, Wed 3 September 2025

  • Still open, via questionnaire, 10:26, Wed 24 September 2025

  • Still open, via questionnaire, 10:49, Wed 22 October 2025

  • Investigation: Completed (Defect Found) - Thank you for your enquiry, we can confirm that we have contacted the landowner and given 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 15:17, Tue 4 November 2025

  • Still open, via questionnaire, 11:26, Wed 19 November 2025

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