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Pond Approach from Clementi Avenue to Middle School

Reported via desktop in the Hedge problem category by Philip Verity at 17:21, Sun 3 August 2025

Sent to Buckinghamshire Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 7972682.

Hedge now encroaches on to footpath making for single file walking. As well as the only footpath for access to a significant number of residences and two churches, it is also a school route and as children are encouraged to walk more, cutting back would provide a wider safer space. The issue has been "growing" for some time and we are regularly required to step into the road to avoid other pedestrians. A hedge trim would be much appreciated

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 17:22, Sun 3 August 2025

  • Update

    It is an offence under Section 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to intentionally take, damage or destroy the nest of any wild bird while it is in use or being built, or to intentionally kill, injure or take chicks or adults, or intentionally take or destroy any eggs. As a general rule we avoid hedge cutting during the main breeding season for nesting birds, which usually runs throughout March to August each year.

    We follow the law and where possible the guidance provided by GOV.UK.

    There may be cases when we cannot avoid disturbing a nest if it is obstructing the public highway and presents a danger to road/footpath users, for example a nest in a tree branch overhanging the carriageway, in these rare cases we will take the appropriate action with minimal disruption as possible

    State changed to: Closed

    Posted by Buckinghamshire Council at 13:40, Tue 5 August 2025

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