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Overhanging hedge

Reported via mobile in the Hedges category anonymously at 11:52, Mon 9 June 2025

Sent to Oxfordshire County Council less than a minute later

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21a high street Didcot has as per image a hedge that is forcing people onto the road, it is dangerous especially to the elderly and mothers with prams, not to mention the visibly impaired.

Council ref: ENQ251050193

Updates

  • State changed to: Investigating

    Updated by Oxfordshire County Council at 11:53, Mon 9 June 2025

  • The hedge is still covering ½ the path. Why don't you start issuing section 152 notices and remind them of part IX of the Highways act section 137 and 1545

    Posted anonymously at 10:59, Mon 16 June 2025

  • Thank you for your report. Based on our assessment, the highlighted area does not currently meet the criteria for immediate intervention under our Highway Safety Inspection Policy. However, rest assured that we will continue to monitor this location during our routine statutory inspections. If you observe any deterioration or worsening of the issue, please feel free to open a new report. For further information on highway repairs and our risk assessment process, you can visit the Oxfordshire County Council’s website: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/ residents/ roads-and-transport/ street-maintenance-z/ road-repairs

    State changed to: Investigation complete

    Posted by Oxfordshire County Council at 11:59, Tue 5 August 2025

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