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You may be able to claim compensation from the council if you've had an accident caused by a road or pavement
As a local highway authority (usually a county council or national park authority) you have statutory duties to record and keep public rights of way open.
Rules for using the road, including general rules, overtaking, road junctions, roundabouts, pedestrian crossings and reversing.
Rules for cyclists, including an overview, road junctions, roundabouts and crossing the road.
The performance of Hot Mix Asphalt has been disappointing with some road surfaces failing within a few months of construction
Rules for powered wheelchairs and mobility scooters, including on pavements and on the road.
Rules for road users requiring extra care, including pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists, other road users and other vehicles.
Guidance for driving examiners on assessment and marking of driving tests.
The rules for putting up scaffolding on your property - licence, checks, safety, builder, scaffold companies
Get a licence to place furniture on the pavement in England and Wales - how to apply, restrictions, fines, penalties
Rights of way and right to roam - access rights of way, open access and permissive access land, use common lands, the Countryside Code, report problems.
A dropped kerb allows vehicles to cross the pavement from the road to a driveway - contact your local council to find out how to apply for a dropped kerb
Find out which items you can or cannot claim a VAT refund for under the DIY Housebuilders' Scheme.
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