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Blocked roads and pavements
Report a blockage on a public road. Report an illegal trader.
It's illegal to obstruct public roads, footpaths and pavements. We’ll prosecute anyone who deliberately causes an obstruction without permission or a good reason.
Examples of obstructions include:
- builders' skips
- piles of bricks, sand or concrete
- road works safety barriers that have fallen over
- scaffolding or hoardings
- unauthorised signs
- items from shops displayed on the pavement without authorisation
- tables and chairs from pubs, cafes and restaurants
- abandoned or illegally parked vehicles
Report a blockage
Contact us to report a blockage.