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Report a Problem with Shrubs and Hedges
To ensure your report is completed, please read the following information:
| Serious Hazards | If you want to report a serious hazard such as blocking sight lines at a road junction you must phone this through to Your Local Services on 0191 2787878. If there are reports of a serious hazard blocking walkways or paths, or causing serious visibility problems on roads we will inspect these in 1 working day. Please note we cannot guarantee that any work would be carried out till we inspect the site. |
| We Do | Aim to inspect requests regarding general shrub maintenance and raise any justified work orders within 6 months. |
| Nesting Season | Please note hedges and shrubs cannot be cut back between February and September as this is Nesting Season. |
| Programmed Works | Any justified works will be carried out on a programmed work schedule which is normally done throughout the autumn and winter months. We cannot give exact dates. |
| Private Hedges or Shrubs | Issues with private hedges or shrubs blocking public footpaths need to be reported to Highways for inspection. |
| Litter | If you want to report litter in a hedge you need to use the Litter form. |
| Trees | If you want to report an issue with a tree you need to use the Tree Form. |