Footpaths between St Helens church on the right and house

Updates

• Thanks for letting us know about your issue with the surface on a public right of way.

  We will look into this and let you know what we find within the next 14 days.

  You can find out more about public rights of way on our website

  Posted by Lincolnshire County Council at 16:00, Saturday 24 January 2026

• State changed to: Investigating

  Updated by Lincolnshire County Council at 15:00, Monday 9 February 2026

• Bank hard to climb as steps have fallen away

  Posted anonymously at 17:50, Monday 9 February 2026

• We are sorry but we are not taking immediate action with this report because Lincolnshire County Council have never maintained any steps/structure at this location. Thank you for reporting this matter.

  State changed to: Closed

  Posted by Lincolnshire County Council at 12:32, Tuesday 10 February 2026

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  Formal Risk Assessment – Embankment

  Location: Embankment (approx. 6 metres in length)

  Description of Hazard: The embankment has an approximate gradient of 20 degrees. Its slope and surface condition make it difficult to traverse, particularly during descent. The gradient increases the likelihood of slips, trips, and falls, especially in wet or icy conditions.

  Persons at Risk: • Members of the public • Elderly individuals • Children • Individuals with limited mobility • Maintenance or inspection personnel

  Hazard Identification: • Loss of footing while descending • Slips due to loose surface material or wet conditions • Falls resulting in potential injury

  Existing Controls: • No formal handholds or steps • No warning signage • No defined pedestrian route

  Risk Rating (Pre-Control): • Likelihood: Medium • Severity: Medium to High • Overall Risk: Medium / High

  Further Control Measures Required: • Regrade or reduce the slope where practicable • Install anti-slip steps or terracing • Provide a handrail or grab rail • Improve surface traction (e.g. bound gravel or non-slip finish) • Install warning signage until permanent measures are in place • Consider an alternative, safer route if regrading is not feasible

  Residual Risk (Post-Control): • Likelihood: Low • Severity: Medium • Overall Risk: Low

  Action Required: Commission a site inspection by a competent person to determine the most appropriate engineering solution and prioritise remedial works within the maintenance programme.

  Review Date: To be reviewed following completion of works or sooner if conditions deteriorate.

  Posted by Colin Goodwin at 09:10, Sunday