FOI001803 FOI Highways

Please provide the following information:

1) A copy of the current policies, procedures, and/or legal obligations RBWM follows in relation to the maintenance, pruning, or inspection of trees or vegetation near public footpaths and pedestrian crossings - particularly those located near schools and A roads

2) The criteria used by RBWM to determine whether overgrown vegetation constitutes a visibility hazard for pedestrians or drivers near a crossing

3) Records of any inspections, reports, complaints, or maintenance carried out between 2020 and present, regarding overgrown trees or vegetation affecting visibility at the pedestrian crossings on Osborne Rd near Princess Margaret's Hospital and further up the road near The Queen Anne School

4) The frequency with which RBWM inspects this location for safety or visibility issues caused by overgrown vegetation

5) Any risk assessments or internal discussions undertaken regarding this crossing and its safety for children or vulnerable pedestrians

6) If no action has been taken recently, please provide the reasoning or policy behind that decision