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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
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.
You have the right to access some land for walking or certain other…
You can walk on all public rights of way. Some public rights of way are…
You can access some land across England without having to use paths - this…
You may be able to access private land if the landowner has agreed to let…
Report damaged pavements to the local council - broken or missing slabs, removing weeds
Includes street cleaning, traffic lights and reporting problems
Report a problem with street furniture, which includes things like bollards, litter bins, benches and cycle racks to the council
Rules for pedestrians, including general guidance, crossing the road, crossings, and situations needing extra care.
What you can do to clear snow and ice from pavements and roads, using salt and sand
A response by the government to the sixth report of session 2021-22 of the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Select Committee inquiry in supporting our high streets after COVID-19.
This paper examines the long-term consequences of unsafe public spaces for women
Where you are allowed to ride an e-scooter rented as part of a government trial, how to travel safely, licensing guidance and the rules of the road.
Your local council is responsible for sweeping streets and removing litter - report any problems to your local council
You may be able to claim compensation from the council if you've had an accident caused by a road or pavement
How local authorities can use guardrails to stop pedestrians crossing roads at inappropriate places or accidentally walking into roads.
How to install and use tactile paving surfaces to help visually impaired and other pedestrians recognise potential hazards and other features in roads, rail and other locations.
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