Horse-development rejected in Chatham countryside
We have helped to prevent a damaging development, at Capstone Road, Chatham in Medway, from going ahead. The application was for the excavation of land for the creation of a riding ménage and construction of a stable block next to Drowlhill Woods. Our Medway local correspondent, the indefatigable 94-year-old Pat Wilson, opposed the plan when…
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Our new activist for Rhondda Cynon Taff
Jay Kynch of Efail Isaf, near Pontypridd in south Wales, is our new local correspondent for the southern part of Rhondda Cynon Taff. Jay is a retired development economist who has worked as a researcher at Oxford University and a lecturer at Swansea University; she has researched poverty in Indian villages and social exclusion and…
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New activist for South Derbyshire
We have appointed Barry Thomas, of Melbourne, south of Derby, as our local correspondent for South Derbyshire. Barry will be our eyes and ears in this area, keeping a close watch on the state of the paths and reporting any problems to Derbyshire County Council, the highway authority. Barry is a retired Derby teacher, where…
Read MoreBeauty-spot footpaths saved
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has ruled that two popular and well-used footpaths at the fifteenth-century Sudeley Castle, near Winchcombe in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, will remain public rights of way. Welcoming the decision, our local correspondent, Gerry Stewart, said, ‘We were delighted to support the many…
Read MorePath claimed at Brook, Surrey
A public footpath will be added to the official map of rights of way, thanks to the efforts of our local correspondent, Ralph Holmes. Ralph, who covers Waverley Borough in Surrey claimed a footpath on the Rockwood Estate, Brook, near Witley. The path runs from near West Lodge on Haslemere Road (the A286) to Parsonage…
Read MoreWaverley viaduct
Our local correspondent for Carlisle, Ken West, is urging people to sign up to the petition to Carlisle City Council and Cumbria County Council, calling on them to purchase Waverley Viaduct and enable it to be restored and maintained as a historic feature and for use by walkers and cyclists. For further information contact Ken.
Read MoreTaking action series
The ‘Taking action’ series The Open Spaces Society has been defending open spaces in England and Wales since 1865. Taking action This page houses a series of articles, reprinted from Open Space magazine. Written by our chairman, Phil Wadey, these articles explore different ways in which we can ensure we take the correct actions needed…
Read MoreRemoving and improving path paraphernalia
Removing and improving path paraphernalia The Open Spaces Society has been defending open spaces in England and Wales since 1865. Do you want to shape the future of paths and open spaces? We need your help to keep our technical information, analysis & advice effective and up to date – your support means we can…
Read MoreRights of way: Opposing extensions to temporary traffic regulation orders
Rights of way: Opposing extensions to temporary traffic regulation orders The Open Spaces Society has been defending open spaces in England and Wales since 1865. Do you want to shape the future of paths and open spaces? We need your help to keep our technical information, analysis & advice effective and up to date –…
Read MoreSaving Your Paths & Open Spaces
The Open Spaces Society is a registered charity and we’ve been defending your favourite open spaces, paths, bridleways and cycle routes in England and Wales since 1865 Join the Society If you love the great outdoors and enjoying full access to your favourite open and green spaces, footpaths, bridleways and cycle routes, you should…
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