Decision details

The Panel gave consideration to a report introduced by the PRoW Officer seeking approval to an application for the diversion of Footpath 152 Oldham which currently passes along  the footbridge over Oldham Way, which has been removed due to vehicular strikes. It is considered that, in the interests of footpath users, the footpath should be diverted and that Officers be given delegated authority to carry out the necessary procedures with a view to confirming the Public Path Diversion and Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order in the event that no objections to the order are received.

Options considered:

Option 1: To approve the recommendation

Option 2: Not to approve the recommendation.

RESOLVED that the application be approved as recommended that the Council make a Public Path Diversion & Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order for the (part) diversion of Footpath 152 Oldham under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 and Section 53A of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 as detailed in the report and officers be authorised to carry out the necessary procedures with a view to confirming the Order in the event that no objections are made to the Order.