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Shrub blocking path

Reported via mobile in the Restricted Visibility / Overgrown / Overhanging category anonymously at 20:28, Mon 8 July 2024

Sent to Northumberland County Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 6206168.

There was what I thought was a largec tree on the grass verge behind my property. It had never been trimmed for years. Reluctantly and at my own expense( which I could I'll afford). I got it cut back. It turned out to be a laburnum Bush neglected since planted! It is now again out of control and is now over the footpath which is very inconvenient to wheelchair/pram users. If the council don't have the resources for regular maintenance it would be more sensible to either cut right back or remove entirely. As a senior citizen I try to keep the area around my property well looked after but overgrown shrubs are dangerous and an eyesore. As an 8 stone female I am not able to use an electric hedge trimmer,

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  • Thank You for your report. We will review this report at our earliest opportunity.

    Posted by Northumberland County Council at 20:28, Mon 8 July 2024

  • Still open, via questionnaire, 06:47, Tue 6 August 2024

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