Maintenance Work within Regulations

7th October 2026 - 8th October 2026

Virtual by Microsoft Teams

Undertaking practical work to create new routes, install path furniture, maintain structures, surfaces and vegetation are all tasks likely to require compliance with regulations, from hedge-cutting to main river consent for a major bridge replacement. Use of contract labour will also require compliance with Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM).

This course looks at the main regulations, and some less well known ones, that apply and how to ensure works are compliant: what to check, who to contact, timescale and supervision.

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Main topics

Protected sites, species, trees and habitats
Scheduled Monuments and other heritage
Environment Agency & Ordinary Watercourse Consents
Marine environments and ports
Construction, Design & Management (CDM) Regulations

Level

The course is designed for anyone undertaking practical work on public rights of way or access land and requiring knowledge of the regulations which apply.

Trainer

Richard Cuthbert Hertfordshire County Council
Abby Sullivan Hampshire County Council

Cost

Members £253, non-members £395 (+VAT)

Software

Microsoft Teams is the software used for training which is available to anyone. Using the app is strongly recommended for full functionality as the web browser version may be missing some facilities, although full participation should be possible, use of some apps within Teams may be limited by participating organisation's protocols.