Colin says he doesn't 'feel safe any more' thanks to driveway shortcut

A Leeds pensioner said he was "left feeling anxious and unsafe" after a public footpath was created through his private driveway - turning his quiet home into a thoroughfare for dog walkers, schoolchildren and even e-scooter riders.

- by Dennis Morton

The new route, which was opened following the construction of a nearby housing development, has sparked a dispute over safety, liability, and council communication.

Colin Silver first moved into his bungalow in Churchville Terrace in Micklefield a decade ago and has privately maintained the driveway that he and his next-door neighbour use to access their homes.

But since the new housing estate was constructed on brownfield land behind his home, part of a public footpath has been built that connects directly to his drive.

Original drawings show a footpath was planned adjacent to his drive, linking to the pavement in Churchville Terrace. However, over the last few years, pedestrians, dog walkers, cyclists, and even e-scooters have been accessing the path via his drive.