Agenda item

 6.1

The Director of Culture and Environment submitted a report seeking authority to process a Public Path Closure Order required for the closing of definitive footpath SHE/346 off Clay Wheels Lane, Wadsley Bridge.  The report stated that the original footpath route was between Clay Wheels Lane and Halifax Road.  Following the closure of the Wadsley Bridge Railway Station, the path was terminated on the eastern side of the former Station, preventing access to Halifax Road.  Although the land is now in private ownership, under the British Transport Commission Act 1949 (as amended by Railways Act 1993), a public right of way could not be claimed over the former railway property. In view of this matter, it was considered that the remaining footpath was surplus to requirements.

6.2

RESOLVED: That (a) no objection be raised to the proposed closure of definitive public footpath SHE/346, as detailed in the report now submitted and shown on the plan now exhibited, subject to satisfactory arrangements being made with Statutory Undertakers in connection with any of their mains and services that may be affected; and

(b) authority be given to the Director of Legal & Governance to:

(i)            take all necessary action to close the footpath under the powers contained within Section 118 of the Highways Act 1980; and

(ii)          confirm the Order as an Unopposed Order, in the event of no objections being received, or any objections received being resolved.