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Report an obstruction or hazard on a road, pavement or footpath

What this form is for

Use this form to report any obstruction or hazard on a road, pavement, or footpath. Reporting these issues helps us maintain safe and accessible public spaces.

You can use this form to report a variety of hazards, including:

  • Advertising hoardings placed inappropriately
  • Building materials left on public walkways or roads
  • Car debris from accidents or abandoned vehicles
  • Caravans or trailers blocking pavements or access routes
  • Broken glass posing a risk to pedestrians or cyclists
  • Mud making surfaces slippery or impassable
  • Rocks or posts obstructing movement
  • Scaffolding that encroaches on public paths
  • Skips placed without proper clearance
  • Spillages of oil, chemicals, or other substances
  • Other obstructions not listed above

If the hazard presents an immediate danger, please contact emergency services. Otherwise, submitting this form ensures the issue is logged and addressed as soon as possible.

Customer information

We want to make sure your request gets to the right place as quickly as possible. This form is designed for specific types of queries, so there are a few situations where a different forms or process might be more suitable.

If you want to report any of the following issues, please use these forms instead:

  • Fly tipping
    Report fly tipping
  • Dog fouling
    Report dog fouling
  • Overhanging hedges
    Report a problem with a hedge overhanging a road pavement or footpath
  • Litter
    Tell us about a little problem

Report an obstruction or hazard on a road, pavement or footpath

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