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The Footpaths Working Party

Document Date

15/04/2026

Created by

Parish Clerk

Category

Policies

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WOLLASTON PARISH COUNCIL

 

THE FOOTPATHS WORKING PARTY

 

 

 

Purpose. To oversee the footpaths and bridleways in the Parish and to ensure they are kept clear of obstructions.

Duties.

  1. To walk the public footpaths and bridleways of the Parish, on a monthly basis to discover whether there is any action that needs to be taken either by the Parish Council or North Northants Council to maintain them to a proper standard.
  2. To check the green lanes and ensure they are open to the public and closed to the public at the correct times of the year. Gates to be padlocked and appropriate notices placed on gates to inform the public.
  3. As appropriate, to report any problems on footpaths, bridleways or green lanes either to the Parish Council or directly to NNC Rights of Way department or via Street Dr. (fix my street).
  4. To cut back undergrowth to allow unhindered access to kissing gates, stiles and gaps in hedges/fences, and, when required, to way mask the paths.
  5. If required, to ask the Parish Council for volunteers to help carry out the tasks in 3 above.
  6. When required, to ask for volunteers/Community Group to litter pick the paths.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Composition: Two Councillors, one of whom shall be designated the Parish Paths Warden.

 

May 2026