There is an extensive network of footpaths in the Parish for everyone’s enjoyment. Use the drop-down menu under Roads and Paths above to find local walks and to read about our Miles without Stiles project.
We have a Parish Council subgroup that looks after the many Highways (Roads) and Footpaths we have in the Parish. Whilst we can do some work with Parish Council funds, most Highway issues need to be addressed by Herefordshire Council. The more people that report issues, the higher up the list of potholes to fill and blocked drains they will go. Please see below on how to report issues.
These are some of the issues on our roads that we have completed over the past few months, working with the Contractors and our Lengthsman. In addition to the routine maintenance of our Highways we are working with the Contractors on some Major projects which have been identified as priority work for our Parish over the next year and we will publish updates here in due course.
Completed Highways and Footpath Projects
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Wallow Farm and Frogmore
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An extensive new drainage system has been installed by BBLP to resolve the surface water and silt problems along C1275. In addition, the landowner at Frogmore has completed additional drainage work on his land to assist drainage from the highway.
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Bury Hill Drainage
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Extensive drainage work on farmland close to the lane has been completed to minimise the risk of flooding close to the A40 junction.
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QR codes on Footpaths
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QR code stickers have now been applied to all footpaths in the Parish to assist walkers to follow the paths.
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Footpath Maintenance
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A group of 4 councillors has been set up to walk our footpaths monthly, and report defects to our Parish Footpath Officer
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Brush Cutter (Steve – not sure if you want this added – presumably, the cutter is only available for use on footpaths rather than private gardens etc ?)
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The Parish Council have a battery-operated brush Cutter for use around the Parish. Residents can contact the Footpaths Officer if they wish to borrow the Cutter
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In Progress Projects
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A40 verge maintenance
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Three sites along the A40 around Weston need maintenance to remove overgrowth of weeds and grass. Reported to BBLP since February but so far no date has been agreed for the work.
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Village Playground Path
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A scheme is being finalised to repair the surface of the path between the Village Hall and the Playground and to devise a drainage scheme which will reduce the maintenance of the path in future.
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School Lane Wall and Hedge
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The overgrown hedge along the narrow section is to be cut during October and kept at a manageable height by one of our landowners. The brick wall along this section is leaning and devices have been installed to monitor this . So far, no movement has been detected.
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Logging highway defects
To ensure your defect gets logged and reported to the right team for investigation it must be reported through the correct channels or it may be missed. Please also ensure you provide as much detailed information as possible (including photos) and ensure the location is accurate to enable the defect to be dealt with as efficiently as possible.
All defects should be reported via the HC website or through customer services, or if an emergency through the emergency phone number. DO NOT report emergencies through the website, phone them in.
If you spot a defect on the network, you’ve got two options for reporting it:
- You can raise a report on the council website, via the Travel and Transport page, then subsection Roads.
- Or, you can call the Customer Services Team on 01432 261800. For emergencies, you should always report by telephone.
- You can check the progress of a defect, or see if it’s already been logged, via the progress map on council website.
- You can also find up to date information about Herefordshire highway works, including road closures and diversions, on one.network.
Balfour Beatty tweet to @HfdsStreets to let road users know about all things highways. You can also find them on Facebook – check out Herefordshire Highways page.
Footpath issues
These are now being delivered by Herefordshire Council and any enquiries should now be directed through the following email addresses or phone number: PROW@herefordshire.gov.uk / 01432 383 550 or you can use this page.