Overgrown hedges on pavements in Ightenhill can be a safety hazard for pedestrians, and there are laws that govern how they should be maintained.
Landowners are responsible for trimming hedges, trees, or shrubs that overhang a public right of way.
If any part of your hedge borders a pavement or footpath, it is YOUR responsibility to keep it maintained and trimmed back to the point that it doesn't encroach over the footpath / pavement / road or obstruct or risk injury to passers by.
If a hedge on private land is obstructing a pavement, footpath, or road, it can be reported to the local authority, in this case Lancashire County Council via:-
Where overgrown vegetation is becoming a problem, LCC may serve a notice on the householder, landowner or occupier requesting the necessary work to be completed within a stated period. If they do not comply LCC may carry out the work and claim back the costs.
August to March is often the best time to trim hedges before birds start nesting.
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