User Evidence Form
• This form is designed to help establish whether or not the claimed routes are public rights of way. It also provides evidence of how the paths are used e.g. on foot, on horseback, by vehicles etc.
• If the Authority proceeds with the claim, but it is contested (e.g. by a landowner), there may be a Public Inquiry. Public Inquiries are usually held locally (i.e. in the village hall). If you are unable to attend a Public Inquiry your evidence may be given in writing, but user evidence is of much greater value if you attend in person and are prepared to answer questions on your evidence. Inquiries are kept as informal as possible, and the Authority will help you give your evidence.
• The information you give in this form will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. It is held by the Public Rights of Way Team of Bath and North East Somerset Council for the purpose of processing your user evidence.
• If a Public Inquiry takes place your evidence, including your personal information and comments, will be made available to the Inquiry in order to be used as part of the case. If you consent to Bath and North East Somerset Council disclosing the personal information contained within this User Evidence Form to anyone reasonably requiring access to this evidence, please tick the box at the end of this form.
• This form should be completed by one person only.
Only fill in information for the paths that you have additional information for (up to 200 characters per path). If you have no additional information, please go straight to the DISCLAIMER.
I confirm that to the best of my knowledge and belief the information I have given is true.
I also understand that this evidence may be presented at Public Inquiry and I authorise Bath and North East Somerset Council to use this form for that purpose.
Please note that the contents of this evidence form may become public knowledge.
I consent to Bath and North East Somerset Council disclosing the personal information contained within this User Evidence Form to anyone reasonably requiring access to this evidence prior to a Public Inquiry.
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