The Regulation Committee Member Panel of Kent County Council is scheduled to meet on 4 December 2025 to discuss an application to divert part of Public Footpaths AU22 and AU17 in Kennington, Ashford. The meeting will cover the proposed diversions from the foot crossings known as Cradle Bridge (AU22) and Bolleaux (AU17).

Public Footpath Diversion in Kennington, Ashford

The Panel is scheduled to consider an application to divert sections of Public Footpaths AU22 and AU17 in Kennington, Ashford. These diversions relate to the foot crossings known as Cradle Bridge (AU22) and Bolleaux (AU17).

The report pack includes several documents related to this matter:

• The AU22 AU17 Panel Report ADDENDUM, which may contain additional or updated information for the panel members to consider.
• Appendix A - 6 October 2025 Member Panel Report, which likely provides background information and details of a previous panel discussion on this issue.
• Annex A to Appendix A - AU22 AU17 Diversion Proposal Plan, which is expected to visually represent the proposed diversions.
• Annex B to Appendix A - AU22 AU17 Definitive Map Extract, which is likely an official map showing the current and proposed routes of the footpaths.
• Annex C to Appendix A - DIA for Conningbook Scheme, which could contain a Diversity Impact Assessment for the Conningbook Scheme, potentially related to the footpath diversions.
• Annex D to Appendix A - Flow Bridge Feasibility Report, which may assess the practicality of a flow bridge as part of the diversion plan.

The documentation includes a report that was produced for a previous meeting of the panel on 6 October 2025.

The report pack states that the purpose of the meeting is to consider an application to divert the footpaths, and includes the following information:

Application to divert part of Public Footpaths AU22 and AU17 from the foot crossings known as Cradle Brdge (AU22) and Bolleaux (AU17) at Kennington in the Borough of Ashford

Other Items

The agenda includes an item for councillors to declare any interests in the topics to be discussed.