Overgrown hedges again

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 14:35, Friday 24 April 2026

• 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 07:50, Monday 27 April 2026

• Still open, via questionnaire, 21:42, Monday 25 May 2026

• Still not fixed!! So overgrown and no path is visible at all, have to use grass. Not very safe for walking or running.

  Posted anonymously at 22:09, Monday 22 June 2026

• Still not fixed!! So overgrown and no path is visible at all, have to use grass. Not very safe for walking or running.

  Posted anonymously at 22:56, Monday 22 June 2026
  Still open, via questionnaire