Footpath

Monday, July 21, 2025 chewmagna highstreet footpath somerset construction footway safety transport pedestrian upgrade

High Street in the Somerset village of Chew Magna is scheduled to close for more than four weeks this summer as Bath & North East Somerset Council undertakes a significant footpath upgrade. The project aims to enhance … Read More

Friday, July 11, 2025 footpath planning heritage footpathdiversion privacy council westbury footpathtourism footpathrights publicaccess

A long-standing public footpath that runs directly through a family home at Clanger Farm, north of Westbury, is set to be officially diverted following a unanimous council decision. In 2023, the owners secured permission to … Read More

Friday, December 13, 2024 somerset hazlegrove controversy footpath school grounds approval evidence rights of way legislation

The approval of a footpath through the grounds of Hazlegrove Preparatory School in Somerset has sparked controversy after concerns were raised about the lack of evidence to support the existence of the path. The decision, … Read More

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 taunton riverside footpath town council reopening river tone rights of way somerset council community residents

The Taunton Town Council is making strides to reopen a vital footpath that runs along the River Tone through the town center. This footpath used to serve as a direct link from the Riverain Lodge retirement complex to key … Read More

Thursday, December 28, 2023 somerset riverbank footpath closure erosion batheaston safety inspection diversion repair

A riverbank footpath in Somerset has been partially closed after it was washed away during heavy rain. High water levels in recent weeks have caused the partial erosion of the riverbank in Batheaston, forcing its closure on … Read More