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Leicester - Spinney Hills Ward

Overgrown shrubs on public footpath has become a haven for vermin. There's a large family of rats living in the bushes and they regularly come out to feed. It's right outside the school entrance and children walk past it regularly. There's dead rats also which can easily spread diseases. Ideally if the overgrown shrub was removed it will eradicate their home-135 Ethel Road, Leicester, LE5 5WB
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Overgrown shrubs on public footpath has become a haven for vermin. There's a large family of rats living in the bushes and they regularly come out to feed. It's right outside the school entrance and children walk past it regularly. There's dead rats also which can easily spread diseases. Ideally if the overgrown shrub was removed it will eradicate their home
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Reported
12/03/2025 12:24
Visible to public
Yes
Category
Overgrown grass or shrubs
Status
Closed
Completed
Yes On 17/03/2025 12:01
Job Code
4605332

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