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Vegetation is pushing the fence over to our garden, 24 jasmine close fence and a6001
Sent to Central Bedfordshire Council less than a minute later. Council ref: 411258.
I would like to report that all the vegetation is pushing the fence over to our garden narrowing our garden,It's dangerous as it looks like it's about to fall entirely. The alleyway between the fence and our house has become so narrow that it's now impossible to use, leaving us with no access to this part of our property. Please bare in mind the images were taken over a month ago, today it looks a lot worse.
Can this be actioned urgently please? I'm concerned that this makes it more accessible to outsiders and increases the risk of break-ins.
Updates
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Customer email requesting update regarding report.
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Email received from customer asking for an urgent response as they are worried about their family safety.
Forwarded to area team -
Thank you for your Highways report.
We are currently assessing the matter and further information is currently being collated to assist us. If anything further is required from yourself as the person reporting the issue, one of our engineers will contact you using the contact details provided.
Many thanks,
Central Bedfordshire Council Highways -
Thank you for submitting your Highways report.
We already have maintenance work planned in for this area and the issue will be resolved as part of this work. We are, unfortunately, unable to provide you with a timescale for this 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 -
Customer who reported this online has expressed concerns of this being monitored only as she has a young child and concerned with any further disturbing weather it will come down and it has already obstrucred the area, pls can this be reviewed.
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Hi - we have noted works for completion (to cut back encroaching vegetation from London Road side), however we cannot commit to a date for this happening. In the meantime, under common law, residents are entitled to prune back any vegetation encroaching onto their property.
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Customer's email:
Hi
Can I please follow up on my enquiry?
They are due to cut back the vegetation, but the fence needs to be repaired, otherwise it will fall down once the vegetation is trimmed
The fence itself needs an urgent attention!!!
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While CBC have work planned to address the vegetation, we are not responsible for repairing a private fence. A claim for damages can be made to our Insurance team, but we dont have the resources, or responsibility to make repairs to private property, this will have to be handled by the owner.
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