Gosforth - Temporary Footpath Closure due to unsafe buildings and subsequent demolition and reconstruction works

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

(FOOTPATH NO.409011 IN THE

PARISH OF GOSFORTH)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF

PEDESTRIANS) ORDER 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that because of the likelihood of danger to the public due to the unsafe condition of buildings at Flemming Hall and to enable the NDA (Nuclear Commissioning Authorities) Properties Ltd to carry out subsequent demolition and reconstruction works (“the Works”), Cumberland Council has made an Order the effect of which is to prohibit pedestrians from proceeding along that section of Footpath No.409011 at Fleming Hall in the Parish of Gosforth between Grid Ref: 304984 503277 and Grid Ref: 305056 503095.

There is no suitable alternative route available for pedestrians.

This follows an emergency notice dated 1 June 2026.

Any queries to the Countryside Access Team, The Parkhouse Building, Kingmoor Business Park, Carlisle CA6 4SJ or Highways hotline 0300 373 3736 or via the Cumberland Council website.

The Order will come into operation on 22 June 2026 and may continue in force for a period of up to six months from that date as and when the appropriate traffic signs are displayed. It is anticipated that it will be required for 6 months.

Chief Legal Officer, Cumbria County Council, Cumbria House, 117 Botchergate, Carlisle CA1 1RD

Dated: 17 June 2026