The order will be advertised in the local press and notices placed at either end of the path. By law many of those that were consulted earlier will also receive notice of the order. The order will be available for the public to inspect at local council offices. Four weeks are allowed for people to object to the order. If no objections are made, the Council can move on to confirm the order.
Confirmation is when the order takes effect.
A date will be agreed with you when the actual works to provide the alternative route or close the existing one will be completed. The date of confirmation has to be advertised as before. The Council will try to resolve objections by negotiating with the objector and applicant. If the objector withdraws the objection the order can be confirmed. If the objection is not withdrawn it is referred to the Secretary of State for the Environment who may decide to hold a public inquiry to decide whether or not the order should be confirmed.