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Footway adj. to Foxes Piece

Reported via desktop in the Hedge problem category anonymously at 15:36, Thu 3 July 2025

Sent to Marlow Town Council 1 day, 20 minutes later. FixMyStreet ref: 7804659.

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We walk through the lane (attached photos) to the Old Station Nursery almost every day. The photos show the path right outside the Fox Pieces Grounds. There are a lot of stinging nettles and our son has accidentally fallen into them multiple times followed by lots of tears. I was wondering what the council’s schedules are for trimming hedges and ensuring the upkeep of public greenery around Marlow? I noticed our council tax has gone up significantly but the amount of not well maintained greenery, hedges, bushes etc. have gotten worse. Can I ask if the council can please trim that specific path and do so on a regular basis? I am sure it would be much appreciated not just myself but all the other families walking through that path. Looking forward to hearing from you.

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 15:37, Thu 3 July 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 09:02, Fri 4 July 2025

    • This report is now closed to updates from the public. You can make a new report in the same location.