Following an exchange of views on social media we have received several more complaints about obstructions on foot and cycle paths.
In the main this is caused by overgrown hedges but in some cases low hanging tree branches are to blame while the, still out of control, infestation of hazardous weeds like nettles and brambles remains a problem.
Most of the overgrowing vegetation is the York Councils responsibility to cut back.
We urge residents to Report any issues. (Just don’t expect to get any feedback from the Council!)
If no action is taken then escalate the issue to your local Councillor.
We think getting problems like these sorted out should be a top priority for the Council as such obstacles represent an increased hazard as nightfall creeps ever earlier.
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![](https://stevegalloway.mycouncillor.org.uk/files/2019/09/Poppleton-and-Hob-Stones-blocked-paths-13th-Sept-2019-1024x649.jpg)
![](https://stevegalloway.mycouncillor.org.uk/files/2019/09/Cycle-path-obstructions-Sept-2019-749x1024.jpg)
![](https://stevegalloway.mycouncillor.org.uk/files/2019/09/Weed-reprts-summer-2019-724x1024.jpg)