A new community volunteer group is being set up in Llanyblodwel to help look after local public footpaths, as part of a Shropshire-wide initiative to support parish paths.
Across the county, “Parish Paths Partnership” (P3) groups work with parish councils and Shropshire Council to improve and maintain public rights of way. Volunteers carry out practical tasks such as repairing or installing stiles and gates, clearing vegetation and helping to keep paths open and accessible.
Now, retired Shropshire Council officer and Llanyblodwel resident David Hardwick hopes to establish a P3 group for Llanyblodwel.
David recently retired from Shropshire Council’s Rights of Way team, where his work included supporting and advising P3 volunteer groups across the county.
The new group will work in partnership with Shropshire Council and materials and tools for agreed projects will be supplied by them.
David is already aware of several existing path issues in the parish, which he hopes the new group can tackle as an early priority. The longer-term aim is to survey all the parish rights of way, identify any additional problems and create a simple work programme for volunteers.
No previous experience is needed to join – just an interest in walking and the local countryside, plus a willingness to get involved in practical tasks.
Anyone interested in joining the Llanyblodwel parish paths group, or finding out more, is invited to contact:
Contact:
David Hardwick
Email: thehardwicks@btinternet.com
Tel: 07791 459196
