Find out how to report other problems with roads and pavements, including potholes, road markings and obstructions on our Report a problem with a road or pavement page.
Find out if a route is a public right of way
Use our map to find out if the problem you need to report is on a public right of way. You will also find useful information including the status and identifying number of the route.
Public rights of way map
Report a problem
- Problems with a public right of way
- Problems taking place on public rights of way
- Problems with paths and pavements
- Problems with overgrown hedges and vegetation on a pavement or road
Problems with a public right of way
Use our online form to report problems with:
- public footpaths (not roadside pavements) - for use by pedestrians
- public bridleways - for use by people on foot, horseback or bicycle
- byways open to all traffic - these have full vehicular rights, but are mainly used as bridleways
- restricted byways - these have rights on foot, horseback, bicycle and non-mechanical vehicles such as horse and cart
Example of a public right of way.
Report a problem with a public right of way online.
Problems taking place on public rights of way
The following problems should be reported to our teams in other areas.
Dog fouling
Use our online form to let us know if there is an issue with dog poo on a public right of way.
Leaves
Public rights of way do not get swept for leaves and other natural waste, unless they are also classed as an adopted highway with the highways team.
Use our online form to make a request for leaves to be cleared from a public right of way.
Antisocial behaviour
Many types of antisocial behaviour should be reported both to West Yorkshire Police and to ourselves. This allows both of us to gather accurate data on problem areas, which helps us to create plans to tackle antisocial behaviour. This includes the use of motorbikes and quadbikes along a public right of way.
Please check both websites below for further information:
- antisocial behaviour and crime
- how we can tackle anti-social behaviour at the West Yorkshire Police website
Fallen or broken trees and branches
Dangerous trees or large broken branches that are hanging above a public right of way, and which do present an immediate risk, must be referred to our forestry team: Tree emergencies
Problems with paths and pavements
- paths or pavements (roadside pavements)
- tarmac or general surface problems
- missing or damaged paving flags
- issues with roadside kerbs
- missing or damaged manholes, cellar grates and other covers
Example of a path or pavement.
Report a problem with a path or pavement online.
Problems with overgrown hedges and vegetation on a pavement or road
Example of overgrown vegetation on a public road.
Report a problem with overgrown vegetation online.
Problems along paths within a park or woodland owned by the council
Report a problem in a park or green space.
