Big bushes

[Nigello]

If you have one and/or tree that overhangs onto the footpath, do please cut them back - and keep them cut back. It's really not fair on people who already have difficulties with walking because of age, disability or because they're taking care of children/pets etc.

If you don't do it then the council is likely to cut them back in a serviceable but not very pretty way.

[Loz]

Paging Finbarr Saunders...

[uncleglen]

I quite agree with you and put it in 'Tiny things that cause irrational rage' thread last September. As far as I know the Council does not do this unless they are reported. It is also dangerous for tall people in the dark. Having a front garden is an absolute privilege these days and responsibility should be taken for it. The Council will do this for the elderly and infirm as well- but they need to be told.

[Nigello]

I've asked neighbours - in person or via a note (when I've not been able to talk to them face-to-face) - and they usually oblige. It's awkward, though, to knock on the door of a complete stranger - though I did that when I was stabbed just near the eye by a yucca leaf (it was dark; I'm rather tall). The house turned out to be empty.

So, if you don't own an offending tree/privet but know someone who does, let them know!

[mark88]

Loz Wrote:

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> Paging Finbarr Saunders?

Send a man round with a big tool

[Salsaboy]

I'm very good with a tool. Fnarr fnarr.