Footpath between Beechwood Close and Latimer Close by Met Line

Updates

• 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 14:20, Wed 11 June 2025

• Update

  We have reviewed the issue reported and have amended the category; this will ensure your report is directed to the most appropriate team at the council.

  State changed to: For Triage

  Posted by Buckinghamshire Council at 07:14, Thu 12 June 2025

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  This is becoming a major issue now. Path is under 0.5m in places. This is dangerous for Mobility scooters and pushchairs due to broken path on the fence side

  State changed to: Open

  Posted anonymously at 06:51, Wed 25 June 2025

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  Have nearly twisted my ankle twice were it is so narrow and dips down into the fence. Please sort this problem ASP

  Posted anonymously at 17:52, Sun 29 June 2025