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Overgrown tree blocking public footpath

Reported via mobile in the Obstructions on pavements and roads category anonymously at 12:56, Sunday 30 November 2025

Sent to London Borough of Bexley 20 hours, 42 minutes later. Report ref: 8482318.

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There is a severely overgrown tree at this address which is now obstructing the public pavement. The branches are hanging across the footpath and forcing pedestrians to step into the road to pass.

This is especially dangerous for elderly residents, parents with pushchairs, wheelchair users, and people with mobility issues. The pavement is effectively not safely usable at this point.

This has been getting progressively worse and now requires urgent attention before someone is injured.

Please can this be inspected and trimmed back as a matter of priority to restore safe public access to the pavement.

Thank you.

Updates

  • Thank you for your report.

    If you have provided an email, you should receive an update within five working days and continue with any further updates.

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by London Borough of Bexley at 12:57, Sunday 30 November 2025

  • Category changed from ‘Street’ to ‘Obstructions on pavements and roads’

    Posted by London Borough of Bexley at 09:38, Monday 1 December 2025

  • This case has been referred to the Council’s contractor and will be completed within the Council’s contractual service level arrangements.

    We will update the case once it has been completed.

    Thank you for reporting this matter.

    State changed to: Action scheduled

    Posted by London Borough of Bexley at 09:39, Monday 1 December 2025

  • This case has been referred to the Council’s contractor and will be completed within the Council’s contractual service level arrangements.

    We will update the case once it has been completed.

    Thank you for reporting this matter.

    Posted by London Borough of Bexley at 09:42, Monday 1 December 2025

  • 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.

    Posted by London Borough of Bexley at 11:23, Monday 1 December 2025

  • Following further investigations, we can confirm that the issue has already been resolved.

    Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.

    State changed to: No further action

    Posted by London Borough of Bexley at 15:41 today

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