Agenda item

7.1

The Director of Culture and Environment submitted a report seeking authority to process a Public Path Closure Order required to close part of the definitive public footpath ECC\16B between Stanley Road and footpath ECC/32B, Chapeltown.  The report stated that there was little evidence of pedestrian use and that several parts of the path were blocked by damaged fencing and overgrown vegetation.  It was also explained that there were two alternative routes available for pedestrians along the footways of Charlton Brook Crescent or Livingstone Road which, whilst longer routes, were well-lit and are generally more pleasant to walk.

7.2

In assessing the closure, it was indicated that complaints had not been received regarding obstructions to the path and that the proposed closure should not adversely affect the public’s enjoyment of the area or have a detrimental effect on the surrounding highway network and its users.

7.3

RESOLVED: That (a) no objections be raised to the proposed closure of definitive public footpath ECC/16B, as detailed in the report now submitted and shownon the plan now exhibited, subject to satisfactory arrangements being made with the 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.