Agenda item

- Mildenhall to Lerwick – Vinay Vyas

- Shaggy Calf Ln to Borderside – Esther Deacon

- Salt Hill Park Tunnel – Nahid Moghul

- Footpath 35a – Nahid Moghul

- Gating Order Process update

Mildenhall Road – Lerwick Drive – As there had not been any recent reports of anti-social behaviour in connection with the path JW advised that the Council did not intend to make a gating order at present. The Forum agreed that the situation should continue to be monitored.  

Shaggy Calf Lane to Borderside – ED advised that there had been a number of issues reported by residents; However following the erection of a CCTV to monitor the path it was noted that approximately 600 people use the path daily. The current proposal was to erect high fences on housing land and not to gate the footpath. There were further proposals to erect ‘k barriers’ or staggered railings to prevent motorbikes use of the path. The forum recommended that no further action be taken on any gating options for the alleyway.

Salt Hill Park Tunnel – The Forum were informed that since the erection of a CCTV camera on the entrance of the tunnel there had been no recorded incidents. There was an action plan in place to look at how to improve the tunnel. The Council was working in partnership with Network Rail and the police to address several issues including lighting. There was no proposal at present for a gating order.

Footpath 35a – Members were advised of a proposal, that was in the early stages to gate this footpath due to the significant volume of antisocial behaviour. There was also an option to block the footpath under a S.118 order. It was noted that the footpath was unregistered but was currently utilised by Shopmobility customers as the alternative footpath was too narrow. Officers advised that this was due to be widened as part of a nearby development. It was agreed to monitor the situation pending the outcome of the proposed development.