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The Mayor at the Path Opening
Photo: Elstree & Borehamwood Times, 28 Oct 2009
Many years ago, when the plans for the redevelopment of the old Shenley Hospital into housing were first considered by Hertsmere Borough Council (as local planning authority), the master plan for the area showed a proposed bridleway round the western side of the site. Nothing happened for several years, so our Trustees set about influencing applicants for planning permissions to get the route of the bridleway specified.
Progress was slow, and depended on different sections of the land being developed. Several small sections were achived. After these successes, the route was eventually taken on by the Greenways project. Liz Drake of the Borough Council spent a couple of years trying to gain the legal agreements needed to create the path (with our encouragement, of course).
By June 2007, the land owners concerned had agreed to the details of the path. The legal documents to create the bridleway were circulated for signatures and seals. Once all the signatures and seals were in place, some work was needed to remove blockages and ensure access is safe for horses and riders. When all was completed we held official opening (see photograph) by the Mayor of Hertsmere, Her Worship Cllr Rosemary Gilligan, on 28 October 2009.
