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Farmer has put up an electric fence with no warning signs

Reported via desktop in the Obstruction electric fence category anonymously at 11:30, Saturday 17 January 2026

Sent to Buckinghamshire Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 8707698.

From Beacon hill footpath, opposite the footpath into Wycombe Hieghts Golf Course there is a field of turnips that the farmer has put sheep into. He has installed an electric fence which has no warning signs. Dangerous to dogs and children.

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  • Thank you for your enquiry, the issue you have reported will be investigated by a Rights of Way Officer. The route may be inspected to carry out an assessment of condition and responsibility; where maintenance is required this will be added to the list of works programmed to be undertaken by our works contractors/volunteers. Or where necessary we will contact the landowner on any matter that is their responsibility. The record will be updated when we have confirmation the work has been completed.
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    State changed to: In progress

    Posted by Buckinghamshire Council at 11:46, Tuesday 20 January 2026

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