Kirton - Public Footpath number 7 - adjacent to Lighton Avenue grass triangle.
Reported via desktop in the Hanging tree or branch category by John Marshall at 15:42, Mon 13 January 2025
Sent to Lincolnshire County Council less than a minute later. Council ref: 2829956.
The tree is dead and a large crack has developed in a branch which is overhanging the footpath. Part of the rotten branch has previously fallen off but the remainder is being held up by another branch. If it falls - it could cause serious injury to pedestrians!
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Thank you for your report. We will investigate and make an update to this report within 14 days.
Posted by Lincolnshire County Council at 15:42, Mon 13 January 2025
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Great news, we’ve had a look at the issue and we have now passed to our Highways Officers for the team to assess what can be done to resolve the matter. We’ll let you know when the assessment has taken place.
State changed to: Investigating
Posted by Lincolnshire County Council at 09:35, Tue 14 January 2025
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The said tree comes from land owned by LHP (Lincolnshire Housing Partnership) - formerly Boston Mayflower.
Posted by John Marshall at 10:32, Tue 14 January 2025
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A quick note to let you know that we’re taking enforcement action. This type of action can take a long time to complete so whilst it might not look like we’re working on the issue, we’re being busy behind the scenes. Thanks for your patience. As this progresses, we’ll update you when we can.
State changed to: Closed
Posted by Lincolnshire County Council at 13:44, Tue 14 January 2025
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Although state changed to close - I hope action does not take 'a long time to complete'.
State changed to: Open
Posted by John Marshall at 17:22, Tue 14 January 2025
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