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How to report an obstruction of a pavement

Streetworks, roadworks, skips, scaffolds, hoardings, advertising boards and building materials that block the pavement are all considered to be causing an obstruction to pedestrians.

If you encounter any of the following problems, please contact us on the numbers below or use the online fault reporting service request.

·        a skip or scaffolding is obstructing the pavement.

·        no barriers around streetworks/roadworks and building work is affecting pedestrian safety.

·        building materials are blocking the pavement.

·        an advertising board is blocking the pavement.

·        banners or bunting is causing an obstruction.

Contact Us

Use our online fault reporting service by clicking here, or

Email: highways@bournemouth.gov.uk, or

Use our online form

Tel: (01202) 451199 (during normal office hours), or Tel: (01202) 451145 (outside normal office hours), or
Fax: (01202) 451007