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Dangerous footpath surface
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Hello, I have written a few times regarding the surface of the footpath that runs between Elms Road and John Hampden School and yet it remains in very poor condition resulting in trip hazards along it. Earlier this week my eldest child tripped and took the skin off both her palms and knees. This morning, I witnessed another child (not my own) trip in a similar way. Schools and government are encouraging society to walk more (drive less) yet the infrastructure is making this hard. This footpath is used by hundreds of families on a weekly basis. A year or so ago my youngest child nearly lost her front teeth on the path (which I reported) and I was dismissed saying finances had been allocated elsewhere. It is now a new financial year so please can I urge you to remedy this matter as a priority so that it does not cause further harm.
Council ref: ENQ251050494
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Thank you for your enquiry. This issue has been passed onto the relevant team for investigation.
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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
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