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Hedge blocking footpath

Reported via iOS in the Hedge overgrowing the road or pavement category anonymously at 08:57, Sat 25 October 2025

Sent to Shropshire Council less than a minute later. Council ref: 14186937.

Hedge blocking footpath forcing walkers onto busy 40 mph main road

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  • Thank you for contacting us. This note is to confirm that we have received your report and we'll be in touch with an update as soon as possible.

    Posted by Shropshire Council at 08:57, Sat 25 October 2025

  • This note is to advise that the issue you have reported is being investigated by council officers in the local area. We'll provide further information once we have an update.

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by Shropshire Council at 09:49, Mon 27 October 2025

  • The situation has been assessed based on several factors. No further action is considered necessary at present. For example, this may be because the hedge is not encroaching the highway above an actionable level or the hedge is not a safety issue and it is within bird nesting season.

    To read more about how we are managing highway maintenance, please see our website at: https://next.shropshire.gov.uk/ drainage-and-flooding/ be-prepared-for-flooding/ guidance-on-highway-ditches-hedges-and-trees/

    State changed to: No further action

    Posted by Shropshire Council at 11:30, Friday 17 July 2026

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