The footpath from Crown Green through to Bishton Way and Packhorse Bridge has been closed by Somerset Council, after repeated notifications from the town council about the deterioration of the tarmac surface and the collapse of the riverside wall below. A Senior Asset Maintenance Officer from Somerset Council attended the site on Friday 10th April to assess the situation along with other necessary agencies. Since this visit, Somerset Council have engaged expert services to advise on the necessary remedial works.
In the meantime, as the original barrier has been moved aside on a number of occasions, barriers closing the footpath have now been fully secured in place. It is part of our job to mitigate risk, and put things in place to reduce the risk. We (as officers) have a duty of care to minimise the possibility of a person/people/beloved pet being in that location if the wall and footpath does collapse. Thank you for your patience, compliance and understanding whilst this area is professionally assed and repaired.
