Dinham Millennium Green path repairs after flooding

Work on a footpath near Dinham Millennium Green began on September 14.

It will reconnect the green to Dinham Weir after the footpath was closed last year due to flood damage.

"We had to navigate our way through a complex process which, unfortunately, took longer than expected," said Chairman of the Dinham Millennium Green Trust (DMGT), Steve Mapes.

"We thank the public for their patience and are pleased that the path can finally be restored."

Workers are busy as they get ready to restore public access to the path. (Image: Ric Tyler)

Flooding in 2025 caused severe undercutting of the path, prompting its closure.

Because the site is part of a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), the DMGT was required to obtain an Environment Agency permit before starting the work.

The process included completing and submitting ecological surveys, impact assessments, and method statements for approval.

Repairs are expected to take two weeks to complete and will restore public access from the green to the weir.

During the works, the route will remain closed for safety reasons.

The project is expected to cost around £20,000.

The repairs are on track to be finished by the end of the month. (Image: Ric Tyler)

As a volunteer-run charity without state or council funding, the DMGT is seeking to raise 20 per cent of the total through public donations.

Mr Mapes said: "For a charity like ours this constitutes a big outlay.

"We are hoping to raise 20 per cent of the total cost from the general public."

So far, £914 has been raised towards the £4,000 target through a Crowdfunder appeal.

Donations can be made at crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/qW8YXaQn?utm_campaign=sharemodal&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=qr.

Dinham Millennium Green is a protected green space managed entirely by volunteers for the benefit of the Ludlow community.

The trust has apologised for any inconvenience during construction.

"Every donation, no matter how small, will be gratefully received."

The group hopes to see the path fully restored and reopened for the community to enjoy once work is complete.