Residents of Woodpecker Avenue, which backs on to a Linden Homes estate built in 2014, say they are frustrated at an overgrown walkway that seemed to belong to no one.

After multiple back and fourth calls to the Council and Linden Homes, residents said neither parties were willing to claim the space and take action.

The residents were asking that something be done about the overgrown bramble bush which was causing a hazard for people using the path to and from Midsomer Norton. They told The Journal: “The hedge was cut in the first year of the homes being built, but no-one has come to do it since.

“We have continuously tried to contact both Linden Homes and B&NES Council, but no-one is claiming the space as their own, so nothing is being done about it.

“It is an eyesore, plus there are brambles growing out into the pathway which is becoming increasingly more dangerous for children.”

Pauline, who contacted The Journal after having a meeting with a local Councillor, said: “The hole where the bollard was taken is dangerous, we had a school child falling down it and hurting themselves the other week.

“It is so dangerous and no-one is doing anything about it. We have noticed a lot of rats running around everywhere

because it’s all just been left to get out of hand.

“We just want something to be done before someone is seriously injured and we are no longer able to access the path.”

Linden Homes charge a maintenance fee to the residents living on the estate which covers the cost of weed clearing and park maintenance. Judy, one of the residents, said: “All of the area is just left to grow and no-one is coming to do any of it. We pay a fee for this, but no-one is certain who is responsible for this walkway.”

The residents propose that the whole walkway is laid with tarmac so that there is no room for the bushes and plants to overgrow and that this issue will not re-occur.

When The Journal approached both parties, A spokesperson from Linden Homes said: “The pathway is being cleared today (Monday, 5th July) for the local community to use and a new bollard has been ordered and will be installed.

“We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused and thank the local residents for bringing this matter to our attention.”