HUGE concrete blocks have been dumped obstructing the path on a public lane in Warfield this week.

Residents that frequent a public right of way on Hawthorn Lane are concerned that this will block the path for residents and users that need more room to pass.

According to resident, Nickola Haylor, the council have approved this request by local landowner Emmets, without consultation with the public and users of the public right of way.

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She said: “There is a small gap which SOME horses will walk through but this will soon become deep mud preventing easy access for pushchairs, walkers & riders alike It's disgraceful for the Council to allow this.

“It’s very dangerous because there are spikes on both sides and if a horse were to get spooked going through it, it would break your leg.”

Stephen Chown, Head of Natural Estates at Bracknell Forest Council said: “Bracknell Forest Council has joint responsibility with The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead for the maintenance of Hawthorn Lane. 

"It is a byway open to all traffic, but with a 1.6m width restriction via a Traffic Regulation Order. 

“The concrete blocks are a response from the neighbouring landowner due to trespassing and have not been approved by the council.  Hawthorn Lane was protected by lockable bollards set in heavy concrete bases, but these were deliberately torn out of the ground to enable vehicles to illegally use the byway to trespass on the adjoining farmland. 

“We are considering how to improve the security of the bollards when they are replaced, so the landowner can remove the concrete blocks. 

“We are liaising with The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead public rights of way officers to resolve this issue.  The police are also aware, as the Traffic Regulation Order width restriction can only be legally enforced by the police.”

The News has been contacted by the owner of the farm adjoining Hawthorn Lane, William Emmet. He explained: "During two occassions where entry was gained to the lane, there were incidents of anti-social behaviour.

"In collaboration with Windsor and Maidenhead rights of way department, we decided to place concrete blocks as a provisional deterrent whilst local authories put more permenent measures in place.

"The concrete blocks were not dumped and I have moved them slightly so that an appropriate 1.6 metre width is available."