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To the right of my property. Foot and Cycle path.

Reported via desktop in the Pavement and Cycle path category anonymously at 13:58, Tue 18 June 2024

Sent to Central Bedfordshire Council less than a minute later. Council ref: 408221.

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Overgrown trees and hedges. The trees/brambles have grown across the footpath. If they could be cut back that would be great.

But I’ve called about a general query aswell. The trees have grown significantly over the years and are now getting towards the height of the house. They block the sun. They’re not maintained by anyone so I’d like to ask permission for me to arrange a tree surgeon to trim them, perhaps to 8ft high or so. This would help with them overflowing onto footpath, manage them and help me with the sun not being blocked out. I would only do this along my fence line where he trees are relatively small. I understand this alleyway is highways land as it used to be a road? So I wasn’t sure where to approach but when I called they suggested to report it. Would be happy to discuss this with someone to explain further.

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  • State changed to: Investigating

    Updated by Central Bedfordshire Council at 13:58, Tue 18 June 2024

  • Thank you for your Highways report.
    An order has now been raised to rectify the identified issue and this will now be added to our programme of works. We are, unfortunately, unable to provide you with a timescale for this work to be completed, however, all repairs are prioritised using an assessment matrix in line with our Network Maintenance Management Plan (NMMP)

    We will continue to monitor all defects to ensure the safety of our residents as part of the NMMP which can be found online - http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/ transport/ roads-strategies/ highways-asset-management.aspx

    Many thanks,
    Central Bedfordshire Council Highways

    State changed to: Action scheduled

    Posted by Central Bedfordshire Council at 07:56, Thu 20 June 2024

  • Email from resident have cut back only for the footpath but still very overgrown. he is seeking permission to cut them back by the side of his property.

    State changed to: Open

    Posted by Central Bedfordshire Council at 14:49, Mon 15 July 2024

  • Thank you for submitting your Highways report.
    Due to current budget constraints, we are having to prioritise repairs for defects that pose higher risks in accordance with our Network Management Maintenance Plan assessment criteria, the details of which can be found online http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/ transport/ roads-strategies/ highways-asset-management.aspx

    After inspecting the reported issue, our engineers have determined that this doesn't currently feature as a priority for repair. Rest assured, we'll continue to monitor the defect during future inspections. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your report.

    Many thanks,
    Central Bedfordshire Council Highways

    State changed to: No further action

    Posted by Central Bedfordshire Council at 11:13, Wed 24 July 2024

  • Thank you for submitting your Highways report.
    Our engineers have inspected the area and are satisfied that no further action is required at this time. If the issue becomes worse, please do contact us again.

    Many thanks,
    Central Bedfordshire Council Highways

    Posted by Central Bedfordshire Council at 12:05, Tue 13 August 2024

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