Decision details

The Committee considered a report which outlined an extension to the current diversion of Public Footpath No. 35 in the Parish of Nantwich.

The Committee agreed that a Public Path Diversion Order be made under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980, as amended by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, to divert parts of Public Footpath No.35 in the Parish of Nantwich by creating new sections of public footpath and extinguishing the current path as illustrated on Plan No. HA/154 within the report, on the grounds that it was expedient in the interests of the landowner.

RESOLVED: Unanimously

That the Highways and Transport Committee

1.    Agree that a Public Path Diversion Order be made under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980, as amended by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981to divert parts of Public Footpath No.35 in the Parish of Nantwich by creating new sections of public footpath and extinguishing the current path as illustrated on Plan No. HA/154 within the report, on the grounds that it is expedient in the interests of the landowner.

2.    Agree that public notice of the making of the Order be given and in the event of there being no objections within the period specified, the Order be confirmed in the exercise of the powers conferred on the Council by the said Act.

3.    Note that in the event of objections being received, Cheshire East Borough Council be responsible for the conduct of any hearing or Public Inquiry.