Highways enforcement

The council has a duty to protect the public rights on the road and footpath network. The effectiveness of legislation in protecting the public is dependant on the compliance of others. The council, as Highway Authority, has a duty to maintain adopted highways to safe and serviceable standards.

Officers are required to enforce statutory legislation relating to highways.

To report an obstruction:
Please print the reporting an obstruction form (word), complete and email to Ealing Customer Services. You will need to provide the following information:

the exact location
description of the obstruction eg builders materials, skip, flytipping
date and time of offence
contact name,address and daytime telephone number
make,model,colour and registration (if the obstruction is a vehicle)
whether it is urgent/dangerous

Report car repairs on public highways

For recurring car repairs carried out on the road, please print the reporting an obstruction form (word), complete and email to Ealing Customer Services.

Report obstructions on the public highway

For obstructions on the public highway, please print the reporting an obstruction form (word), complete and email to Ealing Customer Services.

Report trees, hedges and bushes overhanging from private property onto the public highway

To report trees, hedges, or bushes overhanging from private property onto the public highway, please print the reporting an obstruction form (word), complete and email to Ealing Customer Services.

Reporting a skip problem

Report a skip problem online (dangerous skips, obstructions, overspilling etc.)