Fixed
Tree
Reported via mobile in the Encroachment of the highways by trees or shrubs category anonymously at 16:29, Thursday 9 July 2026
Sent to Shropshire Council less than a minute later. Council ref: 14215158.
There is a tree that is blocking the roundabout signage. This tree I believe is privately owned, the owners need to be told to trim this tree back.
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Posted by Shropshire Council at 16:29, Thursday 9 July 2026
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The vast majority of hedges are privately owned and maintained. Privately maintained hedges are assessed based upon an inspection.
If the hedge is deemed to be above an actionable level, we will try to establish who the land owner is to ask them to undertake the work themselves. We give a reasonable time frame to comply with our request. If necessary, we can serve a notice upon the land/ property owner requiring them to cut the hedge back for encroachment and/ or safety.
Hedge maintenance should be undertaken outside the bird nesting season which runs from 1st March to 30th September. However, Notices issued to rectify safety issues override the bird nesting season.
This process can take a number of weeks due to the land registry requirements and associated timescales of serving notice under the Highways Act so the hedge may remain overgrown for some time.
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/
Posted by Shropshire Council at 16:29, Thursday 9 July 2026
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The responsibility for this lies with a third party. We have reported this to them, explained the necessary action and will monitor.
State changed to: Investigating
Posted by Shropshire Council at 11:04, Tuesday 14 July 2026
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We're pleased to advise you that this work has now been completed.
State changed to: Fixed
Posted by Shropshire Council at 09:19, Wednesday 22 July 2026
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