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Sharp spikes on Monkey Puzzle tree at eye level

Reported via mobile in the Obstructions on pavements and roads category anonymously at 14:30, Sun 8 December 2024

Sent to London Borough of Bexley less than a minute later. Report ref: 6834908.

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Both my wife and I have inadvertently walked into an overhanging branch from the monkey puzzle tree pictured in front of 265 Upton Road South in Bexley. Luckily we were wearing peak caps at the time and were looking down onto the pavement on both separate occasions. We only suffered minor punctures and scratches to our foreheads. We are quite short so our concern is that if someone taller had to walk past the house at night they may sustain serious eye injuries.

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  • This case is currently being investigated.

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    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by London Borough of Bexley at 08:14, Mon 9 December 2024

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    A couple more photos taken from the side walk showing just how far the branches hang over at eye level. Very dangerous, especially at night.

    Posted anonymously by a non-staff user at 18:44, Tue 10 December 2024

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    A couple more photos taken from the side walk showing just how far the branches hang over at eye level. Very dangerous, especially at night.

    Posted anonymously by a non-staff user at 07:51, Wed 11 December 2024

  • The reported issue requires further investigations or work by our Highways Technicians to resolve, which may include any of the following:

    • Carrying out enforcement noticing/investigations that are restricted by set timescales
    • Monitor for misuse or gather evidence
    • Monitor in heavy rainfall
    • Monitor Contractor performance
    • Requires reinspection after other internal/external involvement

    A future update will be provided once a reinspection or additional work has been carried out,

    Thank you for reporting this matter.

    State changed to: Action scheduled

    Posted by London Borough of Bexley at 16:27, Wednesday 8 January 2025

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