A local councillor says footpath access needs to be improved.
The newly completed flood alleviation scheme in Filey has created a number of new footpaths for locals to use but there are concerns that not everyone can access them.
Filey borough councillor Mike Cockerill says the flood defence works have created a useful and enjoyable walk way.
The scheme has seen the construction of a series of earth embankments, ditches and temporary flood storage areas at different locations around the edge of Filey. Together with new drainage channels and culverts, these are designed to catch the flows of water from surrounding land during extreme rainfall before they reach the town. The flood water is then temporarily stored before being released at a controlled rate into the existing urban drainage system and ravines once a storm has passed.
The project involved large areas of the scheme to the north of the site seeing a change of use from agricultural land to public open space, which the plans said would comprise of "wildflower meadow, hedgerow planting, signage, picnic benches and a bird viewing area with DDA compliant footpaths."
After comments from local people Councillor Cockerill is now asking the borough council to look at ways of improving access to the paths to ensure they meet DDA access requirements.
He says the council itself owns one of the paths .
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