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Highways and roads
Pavements,
footways, public footpaths, public bridlepaths, public by-ways and public
rights of way
Pavements (or footways)
These generally have a paved or hardened surface and can be, but are not always, adjacent to a roadway.
West Sussex County Council is responsible for the pavements (or footways) in the district. You can report pavement (or footway) faults by calling : (01243) 642105 or by using the WSCC highways and transport on-line fault reporting system : http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/ccm/content/roads-and-transport/forms/report-a-fault.jsp?g11n.enc=UTF-8 with on-line forms for reporting problems with : streetlights / signs, bollards, pot holes, footpath trip hazards, flooding, traffic signals and more ...
Public rights of way include : Public footpaths, public bridleways and public by-ways
These are generally unsurfaced or have a loose surface and are normally not adjacent to a roadway.
West Sussex County Council is responsible for enforcement of public rights of way in the district and also has some responsibility for public footpaths, public bridleways and public by-ways. You can find out more by calling : (01243) 777928 (see also note below).
The Sussex Downs Conservation Board can also provide information about public rights of way on the Sussex Downs within the AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). You can find out more by calling them on : (01273) 625242 or visit their website www.southdownsonline.org
See also :
- WSCC
pavements webpages (www.westsussex.gov.uk/ccm/content/roads-and-transport/roads-pathways-and-maintenance/pavements.en?page=1) including
information on :
- Frequently asked questions
- Theft of paving stones
- Obstructed pavements
- Parking on pavements
- Defective pavements
- Street furniture
- Advertising boards
- Dropped kerbs (or highway crossovers)
- WSCC public rights of way webpages (www.westsussex.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/environment/the-west-sussex-countryside/public-rights-of-way) (including interactive map)
- WSCC roads and transport section (www.westsussex.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/roads-and-transport)
