The Battle for Broxhead Common
1962 os map of the common before fencing.
The Case for Hampshire County Council – PART 49
- Commons Commissioners were appointed by the Lord Chancellor, one of which would be Chief Commons Commissioner.
The first appointment as Chief Commons Commissioner took effect in 1972 and since then there has been between one and four Commissioners sitting at any one time. They were drawn from barristers or solicitors of not less than seven years standing.
The abolition of the jurisdiction took place in November 2010. The responsibility was passed to the Planning Inspectorate with DEFRA and Natural England securing an important role in the governance of common land.
1962 OS Map of Broxhead Common09092021 - 13th October 2013 is the date of my response to Natural England. It is of necessity quite long.
2013 October REPLY TO NATURAL ENGLAND - 23rd December 2013, I email my MP’s equally long-suffering secretary as to why I thought Lord de Mauley was mistaken to ignore the issue but eagerly await the response from Natural England she promises.
Email to Damian’s Secretary - 5th February 2014 is the date of a reply from Natural England. They are opting out of the responsibility and just like the other Quangos suggest I could take the matter to the Attorney General myself!!
2014 Feb. from Natural England - June 2014. HCC’s ASBO appears to be working for them. I am dismissed in my voluntary role as the County Bridleways Officer by the BHS. They say they need someone who can work with Hampshire County Council!!
2014 June BHS sack me - I don’t know whether to laugh or cry but I will certainly carry on regardless.
BW46 is to show the available width of the bridleway with person and dogs filling it.
Next time: Another line of enquiry