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Partridge piece
Reported via mobile in the Pavement and Cycle path category anonymously at 19:16, Friday 29 May 2026
Sent to Central Bedfordshire Council less than a minute later. Council ref: 14139.
Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to raise concerns regarding a severely overgrown hedge located at Partridge Piece near Moat Farm. The hedge has become excessively overgrown with brambles and prickly vegetation, creating several ongoing problems for residents and pedestrians in the area. Firstly, the hedge is encroaching significantly onto the pavement, reducing the available walking space and forcing pedestrians, including parents with pushchairs, wheelchair users, and children, closer to the road in order to pass safely. This presents a clear safety hazard. Secondly, the hedge is obstructing visibility along the road, making it difficult for drivers and pedestrians to see clearly when manoeuvring or crossing. The overgrowth is also affecting parking for residents opposite the hedge, as vehicles are unable to park properly without being scratched or obstructed by the brambles. In addition, many visitors park in this area to access the nearby field, and the current condition of the hedge is making parking and safe access increasingly difficult for them as well. I would be grateful if the council could investigate this matter and arrange for the hedge to be properly cut back and maintained as soon as possible to restore safe pedestrian access, improve visibility, and reduce the obstruction affecting parking. Please let me know if any further information is required. Yours faithfully, Kerri Day
Updates
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State changed to: Investigating
Updated by Central Bedfordshire Council at 19:16, Friday 29 May 2026
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Update on report: This vegetation is privately owned/maintained. Central Bedfordshire Council Highways will issue a letter to the landowner to request that the obstructing vegetation is cut back. If no action, CBC will raise an order to undertake the work, and seek to recharge the responsible landowner. Many thanks, Central Bedfordshire Council - Highways
State changed to: Closed
Posted by Central Bedfordshire Council at 12:17, Monday 15 June 2026
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