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Parish of Much Wenlock - Footpath 28 (part) and Footpath 31 (part)
What is happening?
Notice of Public Path Order and Definitive Map
and Statement Modification Order
Highways Act 1980
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
The Shropshire Council (Footpath 28 (part) and Footpath 31 (part), Parish of Much Wenlock)
Public Path Diversion Order 2026
The above-named Order made on 21stMay 2026 by the Shropshire Council (“the Council”) under section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 and section 53A(2) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, will divert approximately 391 metres of Footpath 28 and approximately 187 metres of Footpath 31 located at Spoonhill Hall.
A copy of the Order, the Order map and an explanatory statement may be seen on the Council’s website at
or obtained free of charge via
outdoor.recreation@shropshire.gov.uk
Any representations about or objections to the order may be sent in writing to the Rights of Way Team, Shropshire Council, The Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, SY3 8HQ or by email to outdoor.recreation
not later than 19th June 2026. Please state the grounds on which they are made. If no such representations or objections are duly made, or if any so made are withdrawn, the Council may confirm the Order as an unopposed order. If the Order is sent to the Secretary of State
for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs for confirmation any representations and objections which have not been withdrawn will be sent with the Order.
Dated 21st May 2026
Andy Wilde
Service Director Infrastructure
The Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ
If you require any further information, please contact outdoor.recreation@shropshire.gov.uk
Data Protection: Please note that representations received may be reproduced, stored and copied in connection with the processing of the above-named Order and /or any Public Inquiry. Information will not be used for additional purposes without consent. Representations without a name and address
will be treated as anonymous which may affect their weight in the decision-making process.
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