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Live Rats in back garden have dealt with in neighbours gardens but this needs addressing -172 Lancaster Street, Leicester, LE5 4GB

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Live Rats in back garden have dealt with in neighbours gardens but this needs addressing

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06/10/2026 10:22

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-172 Lancaster Street, Leicester, LE5 4GB

06/10/2026 12:22 We’re investigating this issue, and it will be resolved as soon as possible. Thank you for using Love Clean Streets. Your reports are making a real difference.

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We have overgrown laurel bushes & ash trees which are creating an issue with footpath lighting - now we are limited with daylight the footpaths running just inside Hamilton adjacent to Keyham Lane are becoming poorly lit with overgrown shubbery & trees running up to Cranesbill Road junction. Thank you -37 Meadowsweet Road, Leicester, LE5 1TP

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door left unlocked on western park pavilion -Western Park, Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 6HX

06/10/2026 12:41 This issue is being investigated and will be resolved as soon as possible. Thank you for using Love Clean Streets. You’re making a real difference.

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Is it possible to get keep dogs on leads signs in this area
I walk 2 dogs and I’m sick of dogs off leads
The red lines are the main entrances to st Mary’s open space
There are cats dogs munkjac deer badgers and squirrels. Surely they all deserve protection
Thankyou-10 Maris Lane, Leicester, LE2 7PZ

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Public toilets that have been out of order the females door has been kicked open and smashed the padlock clasp off of the frame-171 Knighton Lane East, Leicester, LE2 6FU

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Map above shows blue dots on cycle track that runs from hilltop road to Crystal way. It is the blue dotted area that requires cutting back to allow easy access on a bike.
It starts on right side of hilltop road but the app defaults to waterside road. So this report is regarding Hilltop road and the cycle track that goes upbthebhill to Crystal way.-Unit C4, 151 Waterside Road, Leicester, LE5 1TL

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More broken glass outside john o gaunt pub off wiltshire road. Adding to the collection that still hasn't been cleaned up -90 Somerset Avenue, Leicester, LE4 0JY

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Small manhole/grate sticking up in the middle of the road and has been for months. This is very dangerous and intermittently has a cone in the middle of the road. This needs sorting immediately.-42 Shirley Road, Leicester, LE2 3LJ

06/10/2026 08:33 The matter you have reported is currently under investigation. Appropriate action will be taken where necessary, and the issue will be addressed as soon as reasonably practicable. Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention via Love Clean Streets. Reports such as this assist the Council in monitoring and maintaining the city’s highways and public spaces.

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Pot hole outside school -15 Cort Crescent, Leicester, LE3 1QH

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Please replace cracked paving stone -5 Bridevale Road, Aylestone, Leicester, UK

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Re: Formal Complaint Regarding Environmental Nuisance.

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to lodge a formal complaint regarding serious environmental issues at the neighbouring property, which is causing significant harm to my household and the local area.

Nature of the Problem:

The rear and front gardens of this property are severely overgrown and contain substantial amounts of waste. Japanese Knotweed and bindweed have consumed approximately 85-90% of the front garden and the entire rear garden. The infestation is now clearly visible from the roadway due to the absence of a rear gate and adjoining fence panel.

Discarded items including a bed base, mattress, couch, and trampoline are visible from the street. An untouched, disused car is partially consumed by the vegetation. Four fence panels and two fence posts on my property have been destroyed as a direct result of this infestation, requiring multiple repairs.
The overgrowth has damaged a garden shed on my property. Evidence of rat infestation has become apparent, with holes visible in both fence panels and the shed structure. The front garden vegetation has rendered three windows of the property non-operational and has reduced the public right of way by approximately 60 centimetres.
Additionally, despite being previously instructed by council services that a streetlight and its base must remain accessible, the vegetation obscures both.

Impact

These conditions pose a genuine risk to my family's health and safety. I am unable to allow my daughter or pet to access our garden unsupervised. The infestation creates a clear pest control risk to neighbouring properties.

Previous Action

I have discussed this matter with the resident on multiple occasions over approximately 12 years. The resident has repeatedly promised to address the issues without taking any action. I have previously raised complaints with the council without resulting improvement.
Legal Basis for Council Action
I am requesting that the council exercise its powers under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, Section 79, which defines a statutory nuisance as a matter prejudicial to health or a nuisance. The uncontrolled vegetation, pest infestation, and obstruction of public rights of way fall clearly within this definition. The council also has powers under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 regarding garden maintenance affecting the amenity of the area.

Requested Action

I request that the council:

1. Serve notice upon the owner or occupier of 20 Goldsmith Road requiring clearance of all invasive vegetation, removal of waste items, and eradication of the Japanese Knotweed infestation in both front and rear gardens.
2. Require reinstatement of fencing and gates to a proper standard.
3. Require pest control measures appropriate to address the rat infestation.
4. Require that the streetlight and its base are made fully accessible.
5. Take enforcement action, including prosecution if necessary, should the resident fail to comply within a reasonable timeframe.

I am maintaining a detailed diary of incidents and environmental concerns, which I can provide to support this complaint. I would appreciate a substantive response within 10 working days, detailing what action the council intends to take and the timescale for enforcement.

I look forward to your prompt response.
-20 Goldsmith Road, Leicester, LE3 1PT

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Dangerous uneven footpath - needs urgent relevelling as danger to public as winter is here and dark -239 Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 7AN

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Overgrown shrub - need urgent removal and tarmaced -6 Glencoe Avenue, Leicester, LE4 7ND

05/10/2026 21:32 We’ve arranged a resolution. We’ve arranged for this matter to be resolved as part of scheduled work. We’ve closed the case, and the work will be carried out as soon as possible.

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Flashing lamp - faulty -427 Melton Road, Leicester, LE4 7SJ

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Overflow of dirty water from manhole or sewage drain leading to the overflow of dirty water. It stinks -39 Taurus Close, Leicester, LE2 0UL

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More than 3 street lamps not working -324 Gleneagles Avenue, Leicester, LE4 7YL

05/10/2026 21:18 More than 3 street lamps not working

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Road sign bent and leaning and need bollard to prevent parking -363 Gleneagles Avenue, Leicester, LE4 7YJ

05/10/2026 21:12 This issue is being investigated and will be resolved as soon as possible. Thank you for using Love Leicester. You’re making a real difference.

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Street light dark yellow when it should be led white like the others -205 Gleneagles Avenue, Leicester, LE4 7YJ

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Issue with dog waste being put in neighbor’s bins and also a very noisy dog, disturbing the residents at night time, frequently-27 Rolleston Street, Leicester, LE5 3SB

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Steer light lamp flickering -10 Peebles Way, Leicester, LE4 7ZE

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