Did you know we have a dedicated powers and duties tool?
Available to LG Inform Plus subscribers, it provides information on what current legislation gives English and Welsh councils the power to do and what it requires them to do in law. Advanced searching and filtering options make it easy to find specific powers and duties based on legislation, business function and keyword, and results are easily exported in commonly used formats.
Footpaths, byways and bridleways Function
Public rights of way (613) Service
Advice and information about the location and status of public rights of way within the local area. These may be local rights of way or sections of national networks such as the 'National Cycling Network' or long-distance footpaths.
Rights of way enforcement (614) Service
It is the responsibility of the local authority to ensure that public rights of way are kept clear of obstructions and that landowners meet their responsibilities in this respect. The local authority should offer advice and where appropriate take action over blocked or disputed public rights of way.
Rights of way maintenance (1120) Service
The local authority may be responsible (often in conjunction with other organisations such as SusTrans) for building, improving and maintaining public rights of way in their area. These may be local rights of way or sections of national networks such as the 'National Cycling Network' or long-distance footpaths.
