Public Rights of Way
The information provided on the Public Rights Of Way section of this website, whilst given in good faith, is for information only and Sandwell Council or officers contributing to the website cannot accept liability for its accuracy in any form whatsoever.
The Public Rights Of Way (PROW) Team is responsible for the management of the PROW network in Sandwell. This includes processing statutory orders and modifications to the PROW Maps, being responsible for enforcement and the removal of obstructions, preparing the Councils Rights of Way Improvement Plan and providing assistance to the Sandwell Local Access Forum.
Maintenance of PROW
Some, but not all, PROWs in Sandwell are maintained by the council. In exceptional cases there still may be a private maintenance liability. To check, please contact highway services.
Purpose and Recording of PROW
Permanent Road Closures
Highway, Definitive Map and Traffic Orders
Enforcement and Types of PROW
Vehicle use on PROW
In the majority of circumstances the use of motorised vehicles on a PROW is unlawful. However, private rights of access or landownership may authorise such use in certain circumstances.
Contact us: transport@sandwell.gov.uk 0121 569 4055