Footpaths Around The Broads Need Cutting

[kpnut]

I’ve heard back from Norfolk county council about the Upton marshes/fleet dyke/opposite st Benets path. Someone got there before me and reported it and it’s in hand. I’ll look later this week. 
 

For whatever else I think about no mow may, one thing’s for sure. There’s enough long grass on the marshes etc without needing a tiny bit more for wildlife right on the footpath but a real setback for humans. I’m very much for making space for wildlife but within the realms of what is needed and what is practical. 

[SwanR]

Might be worth anyone interested in this topic considering the opportunity to volunteer for the Broads Access Forum. Found this via Facebook. 

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/jobs/240214987-voluntary-members-at-broads-local-access-forum

[DaveRolaves]

Went to The Cross at the weekend all footpaths have now been cut. Lets hope that they are cut again before too long.

[jeffbroadslover]

Nice to know that the council have started to take some action on behalf of public safety.

After all don't they have a "duty of care" like so many other organizations ?

Jeff

[grendel]

I did notice a tractor presumably cutting the footpath alongside the bure down from beccles, they had made it to about halfway to the worlingham moorings when I spotted their random orange flashing light on the bank.

[marshman]

That was probably the EA who cut the river banks to check condition of the flood defences on an annual basis - usually seen on the slopey bits with a big machine.

[Smoggy]

40 minutes ago, grendel said:

I did notice a tractor presumably cutting the footpath alongside the bure down from beccles, they had made it to about halfway to the worlingham moorings when I spotted their random orange flashing light on the bank.

I'm hoping you were on the waveney by then or has the bure been extended?

[grendel]

3 hours ago, Smoggy said:

I'm hoping you were on the waveney by then or has the bure been extended?

Yup, back to work so brain not functioning.

[YnysMon]

15 hours ago, grendel said:

Yup, back to work so brain not functioning.

I know the feeling!

[Mouldy]

1 hour ago, YnysMon said:

I know the feeling!

But not for long, eh Helen? 😁😉

[Broads01]

Does anyone know if the path between Rockland Short Dyke and the Staithe is OK?

[Mouldy]

23 minutes ago, Broads01 said:

Does anyone know if the path between Rockland Short Dyke and the Staithe is OK?

I didn’t check at the weekend, but I did report the matter to the Parish Council, who called me last week to say that it had been escalated to Norfolk County Council.

[kpnut]

I’m hoping to be able to tell you in mid September, not much use now I’m afraid!!!

[vanessan]

3 hours ago, Broads01 said:

Does anyone know if the path between Rockland Short Dyke and the Staithe is OK?

Walked it about a month ago and it was ok.