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| For the MEDIA | News Page with news releases, photopages and Hedge-victim contact numbers |
| ADVICE on USING the HEDGE LAW | About the High Hedges Law |
| NOTE on the CURRENT POSITION |
PROBLEMS in WALES January 2008
Where we are now and what we are doing - a brief note January 2008 |
| HEDGELINE |
Joining Hedgeline and Contact Addresses
Hedgeline's Aims and Origins Regions information page |
| The Campaigns in SCOTLAND & IRELAND | Scothedge | The N. Ireland Campaign NEW May 08 | Victims in Irish Republic |
| OTHER |
Links to other Relevant Sites
Frequently Asked Questions: Key Information Government & MP Contact Addresses Some Facts about Hedging Trees Recommendations on Solicitors |
| Our CAMPAIGN for LEGISLATION | Index to the campaign, and advice put out before the High Hedges Law (Nov. 2003) |
Hedgeline does not enter into litigation: cf - Disclaimer
This summary is on the homepage after the main index. Links back to homepage at ends of other pages.
We would like to warn
Where we are now and what we are doing - a brief note January 08
Wales: There are serious problems with implementation of the High Hedges Law in Wales January 08
How to write initial letters to grower if you will be claiming back fees later Posted 16 October, 2006
The High Hedges Law is failing many suffers from severe hedge nuisance. Councils must not risk killing hedges
APPEALS (Essential for anyone thinking of appealing to look at this advice quickly).
Council tried to withdraw enforcement case because of technicality - grower must have 28 days to appeal
Some councils are charging huge fees for High Hedges Law Model letters for those who can't afford them
A few messages to Hedgeline from disappointed hedge victims
Hedgeline's advice for Hedge victims about to use the High Hedges Law
Hedgeline's troubleshooting pages, focusing on Councils
'High Hedges Complaints: Prevention and Cure' Government Guidance Notes for local authorities (PDF)
Complaining to the council (PDF) Government document about making a complaint under the High Hedges Law.
Very easy ways to contact your MP or Councillor. Just type postcode into a website and the rest is done for you.
Law now implemented and ready to use June 1st 2005 - not a link
Hedgeline needs an Area Organiser for the South-East of England 10 February 2005
Errors in October 2004 Newsletter
P. 6, Important additional information, 'barrier to light and access',
should read 'light or access'. P7, second footnote, kitchens are counted as main living rooms.
Scothedge. (The Campaign in Scotland) Scottish legislation under way. Consultation coming soon.
Legislation has been implemented in Wales This took place on 1st Jan 05. The Law is now ready to use.
Scale of height reductions under the 'High Hedges Law' Light loss alone may not produce reasonable hedges (9 July 2004)
Damage to buildings will not be directly covered in the High Hedges Law.
Text of the High Hedges legislation Anti-social Behaviour Act, part 8
Hedgeline Official Thanks ListWe are deeply indebted to a number of fair-minded, clever and energetic politicians and others.
MPs email addresses
Hedgeline's Code of Practice for Hedge Growers released (14th May, 02)
Finding a solicitor Answer to members' queries on the subject.
Hedgeline often needs to change the contact details and the links to its various pages at a moment's notice, so do not rely on any such details on any other site.
Primary Aim - The effective legislative control of nuisance high Hedges.
Also
1 - To bring about further changes in public attitudes towards the growers of nuisance high Hedges.
2 - To provide 'fellowship in adversity' for all Hedgeline members: sympathy and a listening ear
to any hedge victim and informed support for those resolved on actively confronting their problem.
We would like to point out that we are not specifically against the Leyland Cypress, or against harmless high hedges in suitable places. We are against all nuisance high Hedges, regardless of the plant species involved.
Hedgeline is not directly responsible for most of these sites, and does not necessarily support the material on them.
Scothedge. The website of our Scots branch which is campaigning for a high hedges Law in Scotland.
Hedge Victim Websites and Forum (the personal sites all belong to members who contribute or have contributed significantly to the work of our campaign and links are added in order as received)
hedgeline.org/forum/boardpower.cgi Hedgeline Discussion Forum, for comment on the 'nuisance high Hedges' issue. Forum offline until further notice.
Michael Jones' personal website Michael, our founder member, defended the much publicised 5 year court case, Stanton v Jones.
Hedgelaw Summary of the present legislative position on problem high hedges.
Government Websites
House of Commons Website http://www.parliament.uk
To Discover Your MP or AM's Contact Addresses / Fax.
To Use a Website to Contact Your MP or AM Very Easily
Website of Dr. Lynne Jones MP Dr Jones is MP for Birmingham. Labour MP for Birmingham Selly Oak, Michael Jones's MP and our first political supporter.
- To use these sites all you need to do is to type in use one of the above links. The homepage there asks you to enter your postcode.
Your MPs details will appear. You then have to enter your name, address, phone number and a valid email address before you can compose your letter.
- When you have finished you will be sent an email (immediately), which confirms your message is genuine, and your email, now in fax form, will be sent.
We try to give our members all the help we possibly can. We are basing our advice on our own experience and on that of other members of the group but we must make it clear that we are not legal experts, and that no member of Hedgeline can take any responsibility for any misunderstanding or adverse consequence, of whatever kind, or however caused, which may arise from the use of the contents of this website.
Hedgeline cannot, and shall not involve itself in the personal disputes of any Hedgeline worker, member, or other person. Hedgeline does not enter into litigation, and does not back financially or otherwise, any person, who does enter into litigation.
Hedgeline does not advise any person to enter into any litigation which goes beyond the fast track court, or the ASB Act part 8, High Hedges.
and wishes to make it clear that any person using the fast track court, or the 'ASB Act part 8, High Hedges' does so on their own responsibility and at their own expense.
Likewise any official of Hedgeline who enters into litigation of any kind or for any reason will be doing so as a private individual and will be will be doing so at their own risk and expense. The action will be without the consent and authority of Hedgeline.
This declaimer first appeared on our website with its present form and wording on 21 January, 2008
