Road and pavement obstructions

Examples of types of obstruction include:

• builders' skips or materials
  
• scaffolding/hoardings
  
• temporary works including traffic lights
  
• overhanging shrubs, brambles and hedges
  
• overgrown plants and bushes
  
• mud/debris on the road
  
• rocks/boulders
  
• mixing concrete/mortar on the highway
  
• unauthorised vendors/traders
  
• encroachment of highway boundaries (where ownership of areas of the highway has been unlawfully assumed)
  
• discharge of water onto the highway
• blocking of rights of way
  
• illegal signs
  
• advertising boards
  
• dangerously hung banners or bunting
  
• barriers around roadworks that affect public safety

Report road or pavement obstructions

Use this service to:

• report obstructions on a road or pavement

Do not use this service to report:

• vehicles parked on double yellow lines or other parking enforcement/restriction issues: email parkingadministration@poole.gov.uk
  
• inconsiderate parking: call Dorset Police on 101 with details

Start

You will need to let us know the:

• exact location
• type of obstruction and whether it represents a safety hazard
• who or what is causing the obstruction (if known)
• your name and contact details (optional)

If the obstruction is an emergency please phone us on:

• 01202 265255 during normal opening hours
  
• 0800 506050 out of hours