SPSO (Scottish Public Services Ombudsman) Not Upheld

The Highland Council

201507925 · Local Government › rights of way and public footpaths · Decision date: 01 December 2016
Public Infrastructure Physical Hazards

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Summary

Mr C complained that the council failed to follow correct procedures when diverting a long-distance pathway which was also part of the council's core path network. He said this removed his right to object and comment on the proposed diversion.

We found that as the council were not required to close and divert the route, the consultation process would not apply. We found no evidence of administrative failure in the way the council dealt with this matter and did not uphold the complaint.

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