Table 9.1.4 - Common problems and who is responsible

Problem HCC action (section no.) Responsible party
Signposts (missing or damaged) Repair, replace or install (7) Highway authority
Waymarks (missing or damaged) Repair, replace or install (7) Highway authority
Bridges Repair, replace or install (8.5) Highway authority
Surfacing Repair (6) Highway authority
Surface vegetation Clear path (5) Highway authority
Barriers, rails and fences Check authorisation (8) Highway authority
Structures (Stiles and gates) Check authorisation (8) Highway authority
Obstructions Serve notice on the... (9) Occupier or third party
Asbestos* Carry out risk assessment and contact AFM (9) Occupier or third party
Cultivation Serve notice on the... (9) Occupier
Crop Serve notice on the... (9) Occupier
Animals* Serve notice on the... (9) Occupier or third party
Misleading notices* Serve notice on the... (9) Occupier or third party
Overhanging vegetation Serve notice on the... (9) Occupier
Discharge of fluid onto the highway* Serve notice on the... (9) Occupier or third party
Gypsies on the highway Notify CSD and Gypsy Services (HCC) Highway authority
Fallen tree Arrange removal (5/9) Highway authority or landowner
Intimidation* Serve notice on the... (9) Occupier or third party
Damage to the surface Serve notice on the... (9) Occupier or third party
Barbed wire Serve notice on the... (9) Occupier
Depositing on a highway Refer to... (9) District/Borough Council
Dog fouling Refer to... (9) District/Borough Council
Misuse of the path* Notify... (9) Occupier or police