Who is responsible for maintaining the grass verges adjoining the public highway?
Who can I report damage to the grass verge to?
Weeds are growing at the edge of the footpath and carriageway. What will be done about this?
Who is responsible for maintaining the grass verges adjoining the public highway?
Hounslow Council are responsible for maintaining these areas, which are monitored by the Community Environment Team.
Who can I report damage to the grass verge to?
You can report any of the above or seek further information by either:
Writing to:
Community Environment Team
Street Management & Public Protection Department
London Borough of Hounslow
Civic Centre
Lampton Road
Hounslow
Middlesex
TW3 4DN
Telephone: 020 8583 5555
Fax: 020 8583 5069
E-mail: streetcare@hounslow.gov.uk
A neighbour is driving across the grass verge/footpath into their property to park their car, what can be done about this?
It is illegal to drive over grass verges or footpaths unless a crossover, approved and installed by Hounslow Council is in place. Application forms for installation of a crossover are available by writing to:
Highways Maintenance
Street Management & Public Protection Department
London Borough of Hounslow
Civic Centre
Lampton Road
Hounslow
Middlesex
TW3 4DN
Telphone: 020 8583 5555
Fax: 020 8583 4913
E-mail: highways@hounslow.gov.uk
In the above circumstances report full details to the Community Environment Team, including location, any times when this activity is regularly occurring and the vehicle details. A Community Environment Officer will investigate the matter and if proven will arrange for the person to be advised that such activity should cease until a crossover is installed and that they could be liable for the cost of any re-instatement of damaged areas.
To who do I report builders materials e.g. sand, bricks etc, placed on the grass verge causing damage or obstruction?
It is illegal to place such materials, even on a temporary basis, whereby damage could be caused to grass verges. Contact the Community Environment Team with full details of the location. A Community Environment Officer will investigate and ensure these materials are removed, or issue a Final Warning Notice under Section 137 Highways Act 1980 advising that prosecution will be pursued if the materials are not removed.
You can report any of the above or seek further information by:
Writing to:
Community Environment Team
Street Management & Public Protection Department
London Borough of Hounslow
Civic Centre
Lampton Road
Hounslow
Middlesex
TW3 4DN
Telephone: 020 8583 5555
Fax: 020 8583 5069
E-mail: streetcare@hounslow.gov.uk
Weeds are growing at the edge of the footpath and carriageway. What will be done about this?
The Borough operates a weed spraying programme at certain times throughout the year. Once weeds have been sprayed and allowed to die off then the site will be revisited so that they can be removed if necessary.
You can report any of the above or seek further information by either:
Writing to:
Community Environment Team
Street Management & Public Protection Department
London Borough of Hounslow
Civic Centre
Lampton Road
Hounslow
Middlesex
TW3 4DN
Telephone: 020 8583 5555
Fax: 020 8583 5069
E-mail: streetcare@hounslow.gov.uk