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I received a complaint from a resident about accessing the footpath from West Felton to Pradoe Church. "...totally overgrown from the West Felton end. It was like this for 2019, 2018.... The grass, nettles and thistles are totally invasive..." The undergrowth was chest high in many places and like the resident, I had to resort to walking in the tractor tracks on several occasions.
The responsibility for ensuring that paths are safe and convenient for the public to use is shared predominantly between Shropshire Council and the landholder. Certainly, if the path was cleared and styles improved like on other paths, then the footpath would be used more and would take less effort to keep clear.
Shropshire Council Footpath Rights and Responsibilities: https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/outdoor...
Both parties need to make improvements to discharge their responsibilities. I will be making representation to that effect.