[lonelyasacloud]

> the footpaths are supposed to be done by residents.

For public footpaths, unlike in places like Germany [0], there are no such enforceable rules in the UK.

[0] https://www.ergo.com/en/newsroom/advisory/2025/20251222-verb...

[globular-toast]

I think that's a purely German thing. I doubt it's the law in the US and Canada either. Shouldn't have to be.

[bee_rider]

In the US it is often law, but like everything here it varies state-by-state.