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Hedges overgrown

Reported via desktop in the Hedge problem category anonymously at 11:42, Thu 5 December 2024

Sent to Buckinghamshire Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 6822661.

Overgrown hedges now fully covered the pavement pushing pedestrians to walk on the road, I have seen near misses involving kids, dog walkers later at night and parents with priams. Overgrown hedges causing damage to passing vans ang bigger cars, soon waste collecting truck wont be able to pass. Actioned is needed imedietly. Issue have been reported multiple times over last few years and ignored far too long. Lets not wait for terrible accidents before taking actions

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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 11:45, Thu 5 December 2024

  • We have reviewed your report and are happy to inform you that a job has already been raised for this issue and the work should be completed within 6-8 weeks. Thank you for taking the time to let us know, because your reports alongside our Highways Inspections and night scouts (lighting) are crucial to ensuring our network is safe for all residents and visitors.

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    Regards
    Buckinghamshire Highways

    State changed to: Duplicate

    Posted by Buckinghamshire Council at 12:27, Mon 9 December 2024

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