In July I reported the hedge along Harrier Close via the MyWilts app as the brambles were beginning to take over a significant width of the available pavement. This increases the risks of near missed during the football frenzy of the school run and the likelihood of children's arms and legs being scratched and injured by the bramble thorns.
I was informed that this hedge, full of brambles and growing over foot into the path, would not be trimmed back until October.
This path is well used by parents and children on their way to and from Fynamore School. The entire path is needed as many have pushchairs and prams.
I was very happy to see that the hedge has been trimmed back, just before the new school year begins, allowing full use for active travel.
It might not seem like much, but it's one less thing that parents, such as myself, need to consider during the school run where pavements such as this are clogged with pedestrians, scooters, and bicycles.
Many thanks to Wiltshire Council for sorting this issue.
If you have problems, such as this, please report them via the MyWilts app.
Alternatively, message me with the details, including location and a photo, and I can do it for you.
Edited to add: School road is an area that I have reported each year to ensure that both sides are clear of brambles for as long as possible.
