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Overgrown Hedge and Brambles - Obstructing Pathway

Reported via desktop in the Vegetation side growth category anonymously at 12:44, Thursday 14 May 2026

Sent to Buckinghamshire Council 1 day, 2 hours, 46 minutes later. FixMyStreet ref: 9451920.

Resident has reported over grown hedge and brambles along the whole of this alleyway/path - resident has advised it is obstructing the path and that it need cut back. Please can this be looked into as soon as possible.

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 12:45, Thursday 14 May 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 14:01, Thursday 14 May 2026

  • Thank you for your enquiry, the problem you have reported has been assessed and recorded as an outstanding issue in our records, where necessary an inspection of the path will be made.
    We will contact the landowner on any matter that is their responsibility, and the record will be updated when we have confirmation the work has been completed.
    You can view the public rights of way network online.

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by Buckinghamshire Council at 11:19, Tuesday 30 June 2026

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