Who is responsible for footpaths?
The recording of footpaths and other Public Rights of Way is the responsibility of Cheshire East Council’s Public Rights of Way Unit (Tel: 01244 603237). They also deal with creations, diversions and closures. The maintenance of footpaths is the responsibility of our Countryside Management Service (Tel: 01606 301482/3). This Service also deals with enforcement issues such as removal of obstructions across a Public Right of Way.