Issue - meetings

Graham Pockett advised that Crowthorne Footpath 5 was temporarily closed to allow a scheme to widen and resurface the path. The closure came into force on 2 March 2015 and would last for approximately one month. There was an obstruction at the start of Binfield Footpath 3 from Ryehurst Lane and a letter had been posted on site, asking the landowner to remove the obstruction or reinstate the stile to not less than the previous condition. If necessary, this would be followed up with a Section 143 notice of the Highways Act 1980.

In relation to Sandhurst Footpath 22 near Horseshoe Lake, part of the Blackwater Valley Path, a request had been received for temporary closure of the footpath to allow works to take place on the adjacent section of the River Blackwater. There was some concern about the length of the diversion required around Horseshoe Lake before being able to return to the Blackwater Valley Path but dates had not yet been confirmed. Graham mentioned on behalf of Richard Mosses, that ‘Mosses Path’ in Binfield had been named in memory of Robin Mosses who did much work on behalf of the Parish Council ensuring that footpaths remained an amenity for everyone to enjoy.

Rose Wicks advised that the Bracknell Forest Ramblers Route leaflet had been updated with route corrections and revised maps. It was available on the website and printed copies would be brought to the next meeting of the Forum. Rose also mentioned that the Horse riding leaflet had been updated with the help of Jenny Young and Sharon Holt.