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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 (www.westsussex.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=9576) 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
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 on the WSCC website - public rights of way (www.westsussex.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=8137) (including interactive map).
The South Downs National Park 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 on their website South Downs National Park website - rights of way
See also :
- WSCC
website - pavements webpages (www.westsussex.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=10379) 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 website - roads and pathways section (www.westsussex.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=7773)
