Obstructions on the road or pavement – Bolton Council

What is the obstruction?

Type of obstruction	Who to contact
A vehicle blocking the road or blocking you from exiting your driveway	Police non emergency number 101
A vehicle with no Tax	Driver Vehicle Licencing Agency
A vehicle that has been abandoned	Neighbourhood Services
A vehicle parked in a restricted area	Parking Services
Dumped rubbish	Report illegal fly tipping online
Any other obstruction if it is forcing pedestrians into the road or is causing cars to take a dangerous route. Such as: mud illegal signs on the pavement tree branches or hedges overhanging from a private garden building materials builders skips or scaffolding	Report a highway obstruction

If there is an immediate risk to safety

Call us immediately:

Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm, call our Streetcare Hotline: 01204 336600

All other times, including bank holidays: 01204 336900