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Hedges and shrubs obstructing the pavement
Reported via desktop in the Third Party Defect - RSA category anonymously at 07:18, Fri 15 August 2025
Sent to Aberdeenshire Council less than a minute later. Council ref: 921157.
Hedges and shrubs obstructing the footpath, pedestrians have to come off the pavement to get past this obstruction.
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We’ve had a look at the issue and have now passed your enquiry to our local Roads Team for assessment. They’ll determine what action is needed and we’ll update you once that assessment has taken place.
Thanks again for taking the time to get in touch with us.
In the meantime, you can find out more information on a range of topics on our website at www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/roads.
Posted by Aberdeenshire Council at 07:18, Fri 15 August 2025
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Thanks again for your enquiry. We're currently reviewing the information and gathering any relevant advice or supporting details to help respond fully to your request.
Once this process is complete, we'll provide you with an update on the outcome.
State changed to: Investigating
Posted by Aberdeenshire Council at 07:44, Fri 15 August 2025
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This is still causing an obstruction for pavement users.
Posted anonymously at 07:08, Tue 2 September 2025
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We’ve had a look at the issue and have now passed your enquiry to our local Roads Team for assessment. They’ll determine what action is needed and we’ll update you once that assessment has taken place.
Thanks again for taking the time to get in touch with us.
In the meantime, you can find out more information on a range of topics on our website at www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/roads.
State changed to: Open
Posted by Aberdeenshire Council at 10:35, Fri 5 September 2025
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State changed to: Action scheduled
Updated by Aberdeenshire Council at 12:08, Fri 5 September 2025
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There has been no remedy carried out at this location, this foilage is still obstructing the right of way on the pavement?.
Posted anonymously at 07:10, Fri 17 October 2025
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Category changed from ‘Other’ to ‘Overgrown Vegetation from Private Property’
Posted by Aberdeenshire Council at 17:23, Wednesday 13 May 2026
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We’ve completed our inspection and identified that the issue relates to an obstruction or defect for which a private party is responsible, under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984.
The Roads Authority is taking appropriate action to resolve the matter. This may include requiring the responsible individual or organisation to carry out remedial work within a specified timescale.
We’ll continue to monitor the situation and take further steps if necessary to ensure compliance.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
State changed to: Planned
Posted by Aberdeenshire Council at 17:23, Wednesday 13 May 2026
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Category changed from ‘Overgrown Vegetation from Private Property’ to ‘Third Party Defect - RSA’
Posted by Aberdeenshire Council at 09:40, Tuesday 23 June 2026
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We’ve completed our inspection and identified that the issue relates to an obstruction or defect for which a private party is responsible, under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984.
The Roads Authority is taking appropriate action to resolve the matter. This may include requiring the responsible individual or organisation to carry out remedial work within a specified timescale.
We’ll continue to monitor the situation and take further steps if necessary to ensure compliance.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
State changed to: not the council's responsibility
Posted by Aberdeenshire Council at 09:40, Tuesday 23 June 2026
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