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Hedge overhanging footpath obstruction pedestrian access

Reported via mobile in the Hedge problem category anonymously at 11:30, Sunday 23 June 2024

Sent to Buckinghamshire Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 6142358.

The hedge and vegetation alongside the footpath between the allotments and the brow of the hill before the car park is obstructing pedestrian access. The grass and vegetation is growing onto the pavement making it not suitable for pushchair access and overhanging branches and bows are making it difficult for a single pedestrian to use without stepping into the road

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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 11:30, Sunday 23 June 2024

  • An order has been raised to repair the issue reported, this will be a permanent repair to be carried out as soon as possible. However, there are occasions when a temporary repair is carried out for safety reasons until such time as we can mobilise resources to make the repair permanent.

    To ensure the highway network remains as safe as possible we will continue to carry out our regular Highways Safety Inspections which will include this issue until such times as the permanent repair is made

    Posted by Buckinghamshire Council at 07:19, Monday 24 June 2024

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