Ashfield District Council: Pavements

Pavements

This Council, in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council (the Highway Authority) has responsibility for the maintenance of pavements and footways.

Private Streets

A private street is a street that is not maintained by the Council. This is usually because it has not been adopted by the council as it does not meet a certain standard. If you live or use a street that is still under construction by a developer these are nearly always un-adopted streets. The council normally adopts streets when the developer has constructed the roads and footways to the required standard. In the interim period before adoption it is the developer or street owner that is responsible for any maintenance. However, if there is a problem which is thought to be a 'danger' (for example a deep hole in the road suddenly appearing) the Council can arrange to make safe by placing barriers or road closures around the hazard. However, the work to rectify the problem will need to be carried out by the owners/developers.

Works

When works are being undertaken on pavements and footways, the council or company carrying out the work is responsible for ensuring there is a safe diversionary route for pedestrians and other traffic.

Obstructed pavements

Items blocking the pavement are all considered to be causing an obstruction to pedestrians.

Common pavement obstructions can be:

skips or scaffolding
building work which is affecting pedestrian safety
building materials blocking the pavement
advertising boards blocking the pavement
banners or bunting which is causing an obstruction
To report a pavement obstruction, please contact us.

Vehicles that have been parked on the pavement or verge may also be classed as an obstruction. This issue should be dealt with by the local police as it is a Road Traffic Offence. Please report any such instances to your local police station.

For further information and advice please contact us.

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Dangerous pavements

Trip hazards on pavements are a key concern at all times whilst the problems of weeds, standing water and ice tend to be more seasonal. Trip hazards and other defects on pavements are addressed in priority order based on risk.

To report an issue with dangerous paving, please contact us.

In some instances, the council isn't responsible for the condition pavement or footway.

Theft of paving slabs

Occasionally paving slabs may be a target for theft. Please contact us to report any incidences.

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