Vegetation clearance and one week closure of a section of the Billy Trail
During the week commencing 24th August, there will be one week closure along part of The King Charles III England Coast Path/Billy Trail. The works being carried out include carefully managed vegetation clearance to allow ecologists to safely relocate protected reptiles, including slow worms and common lizards, from future construction areas.
Please follow the diversion as shown on the map below. (click here to enlarge)
The ecological surveys undertaken to support the planning application identified the presence of reptiles (slow worms and common lizards) in the construction work areas. To enable construction works to begin in April 2027, any reptiles present within the work areas must be safely relocated before October 2026, when they typically enter hibernation.
Following vegetation clearance works, some areas will look noticeably different and more open than they do today. We understand this change may be significant for those who regularly use and enjoy these spaces. However, clearance will be limited to the areas required for the works and will always be kept to the minimum necessary.
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