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Beside pumping station

Reported via mobile in the Public Rights of way category anonymously at 19:12, Mon 3 February 2025

Sent to Central Bedfordshire Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 7080446.

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Gate was erected around 4 days ago. Path is now inaccessible to anyone unable to climb under it, those less mobile, cyclists and horseback riders.

Updates

  • Thank you for your report. We have only just been made aware of this matter and are investigating. We have contacted the landowner about this to understand why a gate has been installed. Gates across public rights of way are covered by Section 147 of the Highways Act: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ ukpga/ 1980/ 66/ section/ 147 . They must be authorised by the Council and can only be authorised for specific purposes. There are also provisions for barriers under Section 66 of the Act https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ ukpga/ 1980/ 66/ section/ 66 but this usually relates to urban locations where guardrails are necessary where paths exit onto busy roads near schools

    State changed to: Investigating

    Posted by Central Bedfordshire Council at 10:12, Tue 4 February 2025

  • The landowner has been contacted and informed the gate is an obstruction. A gap has been provided to the side. We will continue to monitor this going forward.

    State changed to: Closed

    Posted by Central Bedfordshire Council at 14:12, Thu 27 February 2025

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