Coleford - Temporary Footpath Closure Due To Stop Tap Replacement Works

Somerset Council Parish of Coleford Temporary Closure of Douglas Yates Court Footpath

Somerset Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, intends to make an Order, the effect of which will prohibit all pedestrian traffic from proceeding along; Douglas Yates Court Footpath - from the junction with Douglas Yates Court to the junction with Footpath Between Church Street And Careys Mead. A total distance of 30 metres. This Order will enable Bristol Water to replace stop taps.

The Order becomes effective on 5th June 2026 and will remain in force for 6 months. The works are expected to commence on 10th June 2026 and last until 11th June 2026 between the hours of 00:00 - 23:59 for a total of 2 days. There is no alternative route for this closure. The works promoter will contact residents and businesses directly to discuss access arrangements. Please visit https://one.network/?tm=GB149566398 for further information. For information about the works being carried out please contact Bristol Water on telephone number 0345 702 3797 quoting reference number ttro056818E.

Duncan Sharkey, Chief Executive

Dated: 22nd May 2026

Statement of Reasons for making the Order

a) because works are being or are proposed to be executed on or near the road; or

b) because of the likelihood of danger to the public, or of serious damage to the road, which is not attributable to such works.