Pavements - Obstructions

Builders Skip

The council do not permit skips to be placed on the public footway if alternatives are not available. If a skip is obstructing a public footway or right of way please report this to Council Connect for inspection.

See also : Skip licences

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Scaffold and Hoarding

All Scaffolds and Hoarding encroaching onto the public footway should be licensed by the Council, and where a footway is obstructed there should be adequate provision for pedestrians. If a Scaffold or Hoarding is obstructing the footway and no adequate provision is in place then please report this to Council Connect for Inspection.

See also Scaffold/Hoarding Licences

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Builder's Materials

The council do not allow builder’s materials on the public footway without a licence. If there are materials blocking the public footway which belong or are caused by a builder/contractor you can report this to Council Connect for inspection.

See also Builder’s Materials Licence

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Temporary works including traffic lights

All works on the public footway must be approved by the Council. If you want to report works being carried out it is helpful to check the name of the contractor and the type of works then report the exact location of the works to Council Connect. The Council can then check for notification and validity of the work.

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See also: Temporary Traffic Lights

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Mixing concrete/mortar on the Footway/Highway

The council do not allow any mixing of builder’s materials on the public footway/highway without approval. The contractor carrying out the works must be appropriately qualified and there must be adequate provision and protection. If you want to report the mixing of concrete/mortar on the public footway/highway please contact Council Connect for inspection.

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Unauthorised vendors/traders

The council do not allow any vendors/traders to work upon the public highway, footway or verge. Please report any such actions to Council Connect for inspection.

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See Also: Licences and Street Trading

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Mud/Debris on the footway

In the event of excess debris on the public footway please report the details, including an exact description the obstruction and where it is, to Council Connect to be investigated by a Highway Inspector.

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Refuse, a refuse bag, a dead animal, weeds or leaves

If the Item is refuse, a refuse bag, a dead animal, weeds or leaves then please report it to Council Connect where it will be passed to the Councils Cleansing department.

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See Also: Flytipping

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Overhanging trees, branches or hedges

Hedges and trees that grow on the boundary of the highway or on adjacent land but overhang the highway are generally the responsibility of the adjoining property or land owner. Bath and North East Somerset council only intervene if there is a safety concern associated with the hedge.

In the event that the landowner does not remove obstructions due to overhanging trees or protruding hedges/plants after enforcement, the Authority may remedy the problem and recharge the landowner.

To report an overhanging vegetation obstruction on the footway please contact Council Connect for inspection.

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See also: Vegetation

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Fallen trees and branches

If a tree or branch has fallen and is obstructing the highway please report it to Council Connect via the details given at the bottom of the page.

For trees that have fallen into telephone lines please contact British Telecom on 0800 800 151.

For trees that fallen into power lines please contact Western Power Distribution on 0800 365 900.

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Illegal Signs

Placing an illegal sign is an encroachment on the public highway.

If a person without lawful authority or excuse in any way wilfully obstructs the free passage along a highway, they are guilty of an offence. In such cases the Council has legal powers to enforce the removal of all illegal signs. Illegal signs should be reported to Council Connect for inspection.

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Discharge of water onto the highway

If significant water is illegally discharging on to the highway this should be reported to Council Connect for investigation.

See also Drainage

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Report-it: Any urgent complaints about pavement obstructions should be reported to the Council Connect on 01225 394041 immediately. Non urgent complaints can be reported via email or fax using the contact details given at the bottom of the page.

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