Information added 3 March 2017
Diversion of Footpath 40
All interested parties have been notified that the westernmost diversion of FP 40 has been approved. The diversion to this section of the footpath has been unofficially in place for some time. The easternmost diversion to FP 40, about which objections had been received by ECC, is still pending.
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Proposed diversion of footpaths 37 & 40 Colchester, Borough of Colchester
Section 119 Highways Act 1980
Essex County Council have received an application to divert Footpaths 37 & 40 as shown on the plan which identifies the location by postcode and grid references.
http://mileendlibdems.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Colchester-FP40-OrderPlan.pdf
Footpath 40 at its eastern end is being diverted to provide a route for users that will be less susceptible to golf ball disturbance. The western end of Footpath 40 and Footpath 37 are being diverted to regularise paths that are currently being used on the ground.
All new routes are proposed to be 2 metres wide.