1.                  Members are asked to consider the making of public path orders to  extinguish Langford Bridleway No. 5 which is obstructed by a fishing lake and to create a new bridleway to connect Langford with Henlow.

2.                  Members are also asked to approve the making of a public path order to create a new public footpath to run between two of the Poppy Hill Lakes and across the River Ivel to the Millennium Field in Henlow.

The proposals would require the construction of a new footbridge over the River Ivel and significant surfacing works to enable the new bridleway to be utilised as a cycle route.

The Committee received and considered a report of the Head of Service for Transport Strategy and Countryside Services seeking approval of the creation and extinguishment of public rights of way at Poppy Hill Lakes in Henlow and Langford.

RESOLVED

(1)      that a Public Path Extinguishment Order be made under Section 118 of the Highways Act 1980 to extinguish parts of Langford Bridleway No 5 between points C,Y,Z,E and F on the grounds that it is not needed for public use due to the concurrent creation of an alternative bridleway and footpath.

(2)       that a Public Path Creation Order be made under section 26 of the Highways Act 1980 in respect of new sections of Langford Bridleway No 5 between points A - B and C - D in Langford and between points E - F and G,H and I in Henlow over existing sections of public footpath and between points D - E in Henlow adjacent to and abutting the existing footpath.

(3)       that a Public Path Creation Order be made under Section 26 of the Highways Act 1980 to create a new section of public footpath between points M, N and O in Henlow to connect the new bridleway on the Haul Road with Henlow Footpath No 26 on the Millennium Field.

(4)       that the precise route of the footpath to be created between points M, N, and O be approved by the Director of Sustainable Communities following consultation with affected landowners.