Christmas and New Year information
Find out all the information you need about our services over the Christmas and New Year period. This includes our opening times, waste collection days, and how to contact us out of hours.
Apply for the temporary closure of a public right of way
If you are carrying out works on or affecting a public right of way you need to apply for a Temporary Closure Order under Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
We require eight weeks' notice in order to process your application.
It is only possible to grant a closure for up to 6 months but the order may be extended with the approval of the Department for Transport where applicable.
There is a fee chargeable at the rate current at the time of application plus actual advertising costs. Advertising costs will vary depending on which local newspaper is used.
Apply for a temporary closure order
Download and complete the form.
Application form for temporary closure order (PDF 73KB)
How much is costs
For a period of closure of up to six months: £1943 (zero rated VAT charged) includes advertising costs.
Extension of closures beyond six months: £129 (zero rated VAT charged) plus actual advertising costs.
Emergency Closure: £553 (zero rated VAT charged).
Advertising costs vary on location and extent of closure and include VAT costs charged by the newspaper.