Highways and Street Lighting

Reporting issues

Problems with roads, highways and street lighting are the responsibility of Hertfordshire County Council.

• Maintenance of roads and pavements
• Dropped kerbs for private driveways
• Dangerous paving
• Damaged footpaths and carriageways
• Highway signs (not including street nameplates)
• Public utility trench works, for example, BT, Nynex, SEC, etc.
• Private hedge or tree overhanging a footpath

You can report an issue with a street light or pothole and find out winter gritting routes on the Hertfordshire Highways website.

You can also report obstructions such as:

• Advertising A-boards
• A skip or scaffolding obstructing the pavement
• Building work affecting pedestrian safety
• Building materials blocking the pavement
• An advertising board blocking the pavement
• Banners or bunting causing an obstruction

Contacting Hertfordshire Highways

Website: Hertfordshire Highways
Telephone: 0300 1234 047