In virtually all cases, the Highway Authority is responsible for the maintenance of the surface of a public right of way.
It is not, except by agreement or for some structural reason, responsible for fences, hedges and free standing walls. Maintenance of such boundaries lies with the adjacent landowner. Failure to properly maintain those boundaries, to the detriment of the users of the path, could lead to legal action.
The ownership of the land over which the path passes does not lie with the Council unless it, itself, is the freeholder of that land.
For maintenance, obstructions, dog fouling, flytipping and litter issues, please use our online forms, or contact us using the details below.
Street Care and Maintenance
The Council looks after the roads and footways in the borough. The ongoing street maintenance programs and repair works ensure that getting around the borough is as easy as possible.
Street Cleansing
We keep roads, pavements, public car parks and shopping areas clean of litter, debris and larger items of rubbish that have been dumped. For further information please see our Street Cleansing webpage.
