Find out what types of obstruction there are and how you can report them.
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You can report problematic street works undertaken by utility companies or items left by utility companies by email to permit.admin@brighton-hove.gov.uk
You can report council roadworks and road defects.
Roadworks and other obstructions on roads outside the city (e.g. on the A23 or A27) are the responsibility of National Highways - National Highways
You can check whether works and construction items have permission to be on the public highway online through the Causeway one.network.
Delivery and collection vehicles may sometimes cause temporary obstructions when carrying out their activities. We consider obstructions for short periods of up to 15 minutes or so as reasonable.
If a vehicle is obstructing or blocking a road for a longer period and it’s preventing access or exit, you can call the Sussex Police non-emergency number 101.
You can also Report a vehicle parked where it should not be.
It is an offence under the Highways Act 1980 the to obstruct the free passage of the public highway. The Highway Enforcement Team can investigate and take any necessary enforcement action for:
Types of obstructions you can report to us include:
You can report a highway obstruction using our online form. To report obstructions at different locations, you'll need to submit a separate online report form for each obstruction.
We prioritise our investigations based on the severity and danger posed by the obstruction. We aim to investigate all reports within 10 working days.