In response to an enquiry from the media we issued the following response about footpath obstruction on Rawlyn Road.

A spokesperson for Cambridge City Council said: "Officers visited Rawlyn Road, where they cleared the footpath of obstructions and have since visited again and have found the footpath to be clear of any obstructions.

"The council is in the process of taking the appropriate action in relation to this case.

"Council officers are in regular communication with the residents affected."

The executive councillor leading on this matter is Cllr Gerri Bird (Labour), Executive Councillor for Housing. Spokespersons for the other political groups on this issue are Cllr Katie Porrer (Liberal Democrat) and Cllr Matthew Howard (Green/Independent Group).