Removing obstructions on a right of way
Salford City Council, as highway authority, has a duty to assert and protect the rights of the public to the use and enjoyment of any highway. In this instance, ‘highway’ includes rights of way. This means the council is obliged by law to keep rights of way open and useable.
It is an offence for any person to wilfully obstruct free passage along a right of way without lawful authority or excuse. Anyone can take out a prosecution against those who obstruct a highway. In addition, highway authorities may secure the removal of obstructions by serving notice on the person responsible for the obstruction. If that person fails to comply with the notice the highway authority is entitled to arrange for the removal of the obstruction at that person’s expense.
Reporting an obstruction on a right of way in SalfordPlease email nigel.openshaw@salford.gov.uk or telephone 0161 779 6110.
ExceptionsHighway obstructions other than public rights of way should be notified to our Highway Services team. More information here.
You can also use our online reporting service to report obstructed or impassable paths, damaged stiles or gates, misleading diversion notices or poor directional markings.
This page was last updated on 22 June 2007
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