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Traffic lights covered by huge laurel hedge

Reported via desktop in the Hedge problem category anonymously at 10:36, Tue 12 March 2024

Sent to Buckinghamshire Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 5700388.

The traffic light at the crossing of Totteridge road and Bowerdean road (coming down from Totteridge road and turning left onto Bowerdean) is totally hidden by a massive hedge which also covers the road name sign. This is really dangerous as cars only see the traffic light colours when nearly reaching the corner of the road. This has already been reported but nothing has been done, can it please be fixed, thanks a lot

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  • All wild birds are protected. This includes their nests (whilst in use or being built) as well as any eggs the nest may contain. Under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), it is an offence to:
    • intentionally kill, injure or take any wild bird
    • intentionally damage, destroy or take the nest of any wild bird while it is in use or being built (nests of golden eagle, white tailed eagle and osprey are protected all year round)
    • intentionally destroy an egg of any wild bird
    • intentionally or recklessly disturb certain wild birds or their dependent young while they are nesting (including disturbance of nesting young)
    Although no dates are legally stated between which hedges cannot be trimmed, cut, laid or coppiced, the main bird breeding season is recognised as being between 1 March and 31 July which we adhere to. Please note, if the issue reported is classified by our Highway Officer as an emergency, arrangements will be made to make the hedge safe for both road and pedestrian users in line with our Highways Safety Inspection Policy.

    Posted by Buckinghamshire Council at 10:36, Tue 12 March 2024

  • Update

    The Highway Officer has attended the site and carried an inspection based on your report.

    As a result of this inspection, we have instructed our contractor to resolve the issue reported within five working days.

    Thank you for taking the time to let us know, your reports alongside our Highways Safety Inspections are crucial to ensuring our network is safe for all residents and visitors.

    State changed to: Action scheduled

    Posted by Buckinghamshire Council at 15:29, Mon 18 March 2024

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