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Public Rights of Way
Suffolk County Council (SCC) are responsible for maintaining public rights of way.
To report an issue, such as a broken signpost or an obstruction, you must contact them.
Report a public rights of way issue
- Access general information about public rights of way (from SCC) (information on footpaths, bridleways, restricted byways and byways open to all traffic)
- View a working copy of the Definitive Map (provided by SCC) (shows all legally recorded public rights of way)
Current Public Notices about Public Path Orders
Babergh District Council (Polstead Footpath No 35 (part) Public Path Diversion Order 2021
Public notice - Polstead Public Footpath No 35
Explanatory statement - Polstead Public Footpath No 35
Creating, diverting or extinguishing a public right of way
If you are proposing to create, divert or extinguish a public right of way, you may find the following information helpful:
- Read our guidance notes about the process of applying (to make a permanent change to the public rights of way network)
- Guidance on charges for public path orders and agreements (2021-22)
- A guide to definitive maps and changes to public rights of way (from Natural England)
Creating a public footpath, bridleway or restricted byway
It is strongly recommended you speak with Sharon Berry (Communities Officer for Public Rights of Way) before making an application.
- Email Sharon Berry
- Phone Sharon Berry on 01449 724634
Apply to create a public footpath, bridleway or restricted byway
Accompanying guidance notes for creating a public footpath, bridleway or restricted byway
Diverting a public footpath, bridleway or restricted byway
Apply to divert a public footpath, bridleway or restricted byway
Accompanying guidance notes for diverting a public footpath, bridleway or restricted byway
Extinguishing a public footpath, bridleway or restricted byway
Apply to extinguish a public footpath, bridleway or restricted byway
Accompanying guidance notes for extinguishing a public footpath, bridleway or restricted byway