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Public Rights of Way

Suffolk County Council is responsible for maintaining public rights of way.

To report an issue, such as a broken signpost or an obstruction, you must contact them.

Report a public rights of way issue
  • View general information about public rights of way (footpaths, bridleways, restricted byways and byways open to all traffic)
  • View a working copy of the Definitive Map (which shows all legally recorded public rights of way)

Making changes to footpaths, bridleways and restricted byways

We are responsible for the creation, diversion or extinguishment of public footpaths, bridleways or restricted byways within our district so please contact us with your enquiry about an application.

If you are proposing to create, divert or extinguish a public right of way, you may find the following information helpful:

  • Guidance on charges for public path orders and agreements 2020-21 
  • Information about making changes to the public rights of way network
  • A guide to definitive maps and changes to public rights of way
Public Notices about Public  Path Orders
East Suffolk Council (Part of Footpath No 20 Dallinghoo) Public Path Diversion Order 2020

  • Confirmed public path order
  • Public notice

Rights of Way service GDPR Privacy Notice

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  • East Suffolk Greenprint Forum
  • Coastal management
  • Environmental protection
  • Emergency Planning
  • Fixed Penalty Notices
  • Street lighting
  • Public Rights of Way
  • Grass
  • Fly-tipping
  • East Suffolk Environmental Policy
  • Tackling climate change
  • Environment learning zone
  • Environment Guidance Note
  • Contact us

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