Bingham Bridleway No.23 And Footpath No.2 - Temporary Closure Of Footpaths For Relevant Works

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF FOOTPATHS

THE NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
(BINGHAM BRIDLEWAY NO.23 AND FOOTPATH NO.2)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION) CONTINUATION NO.6 ORDER 2025

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Secretary of State Transport in pursuance of the powers conferred by Sections 14 and 15 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 approves of The Nottinghamshire County Council (Bingham Bridleway No.23 and Footpath No.2) (Temporary Prohibition) Order 2021 (which came into force on 9th February 2021 and was continued by a Continuation Order which came into force on 9th August 2021, and was then continued by a Continuation No.2 Order which came into force on 9th August 2022 and was then continued by a Continuation No.3 Order which came into force on 9th August 2023 and was further continued by a Continuation No.4 Order which came into force on 9th February 2024 and was further continued by a Continuation No.5 Order which came into force on 9th February 2025 and continues in force until 8th August 2025 inclusive) being extended, and continuing in force until 8th February 2026 or until completion of the relevant works, whichever is the sooner.

The Order has the following effect: -
No person shall: -
(a) proceed on foot,
(b) cause any pedal cycle to proceed,
(c) cause any horse to proceed,
(d) cause any animal to proceed, in the following length of Bridleway at Bingham in the Borough of Rushcliffe :-

Bingham Bridleway No.23 its entire length between Chapel Lane and the old Fosse Way.
And no person shall: - proceed on foot, in the following length of Footpath at Bingham in the Borough of Rushcliffe :-
Bingham Footpath No.2 its entire length between its junctions with Bridleway No.23.

AND NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that during the period of restriction there is no direct alternative route on public rights of way. It is anticipated that an alternative on non-definitive paths will be available.

If the works are not completed within the above period, the Order may be extended for a longer period with the further approval of the Secretary of State for Transport. 

The prohibition is required due to ongoing housing development and associated works on land surrounding the paths and in respect of the likelihood of danger to the public and damage to the paths.

THIS NOTICE DATED THIS 8TH DAY OF AUGUST 2025

Corporate Director of Place
Nottinghamshire County Council
County Hall West Bridgford NottinghamNG2 7QP

For more information contact the Rights of Way office on 0115 977 5680