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Overgrown trees blocking pavement

Reported via mobile in the Restricted Visibility / Overgrown / Overhanging category anonymously at 17:31, Tue 30 December 2025

Sent to Northumberland County Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 8607286.

This is causing difficulties when walking through the cut between Valley Road and Holywell First School where trees hit you in the face and you have to duck down to get through the cut. Has been like this for a while now.

Updates

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

    Posted by Northumberland County Council at 17:31, Tue 30 December 2025

  • Northumberland County Council Update-
    We have investigated the issue reported and found that it is on private land. However,
    we do have powers under Section 154 (1) of the Highways Act 1980, to advise the
    owner/occupier of adjoining land they are required to cut back vegetation so as to
    remove the cause or likelihood of danger, obstruction or interference to the users of the
    Highway (footpath). In most cases the vegetation is cut back very quickly by the owner/
    occupier, but in some instances this can be a lengthier process but be assured we will
    follow due process to ensure the work is carried out.
    Thank you for bringing this to our attention

    State changed to: In progress

    Posted by Northumberland County Council at 15:36, Monday 5 January 2026

  • Pavement still overgrown, and you have to duck down to avoid being hit in face with tree branches and foliage

    Posted anonymously at 19:15, Tuesday 27 January 2026
    Still open, via questionnaire

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