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Highways Act 1980

Public path order newspaper notices

Public path creation, diversion, and extinguishment orders must be advertised in a local newspaper. Enter the postcode of the affected area to see your matched newspaper and price.

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The legal requirement

Under the Highways Act 1980 (Sections 26, 118, and 119) and the Public Path Orders Regulations 1993, an authority making a public path order must publish notice in at least one local newspaper circulating in the area where the path is situated.

This requirement applies to creation orders (new paths), diversion orders (altering the route of existing paths), and extinguishment orders (removing paths from the definitive map).

The notice must describe the effect of the order, state where the order and map can be inspected, and specify the period within which objections may be made.

Key points

  • Required for path creation, diversion, and extinguishment orders
  • Must be published in a newspaper circulating in the area where the path is situated
  • Notice required both before and after confirmation of the order
  • Publication certificate provides evidence of compliance

What you receive

Everything you need to demonstrate compliance, delivered to your portal.

Proof PDF

A typeset proof of your notice for approval before publication.

Publication certificate

Confirming publication date, newspaper name, and notice content.

VAT invoice

Available in your portal immediately after payment.

Pricing

Price depends on notice size and your local newspaper's rate. Enter your postcode for an estimate.

All orders include a £35 platform fee

Notice preparation and formatting
Newspaper placement in the correct area
Proof approval before publication
Publication certificate PDF
VAT invoice in your portal
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