Parish and town councils

Maintain any footpath bridleway or restricted byway in the parish/town. Many local councils have volunteers to assist with this, including those signed up as Path Wardens. More about Volunteer footpath wardens
Clear vegetation growing from the side, above or the surface
To maintain surfacing and/or drainage – funding may be available to local councils to assist with path improvements. More about funding for path improvements
To provide signposting from a road
To provide other signposting and waymarking, including notices to warn users of any dangers on local paths