If the golf balls are causing a danger to people using a public footpath then contact your local District Council and ask them to take action against the person concerned using the 'Environmental Protection Act' as amended.
The Environmental Protection Act 1990 (as amended) which regulates pollution and nuisances can be used by the District Council. Section 79 of the Act specifically includes within the definition of a statutory nuisance. Section 80(1) of the act states that where a local authority is satisfied that a statutory nuisance exists or is likely to occur or recur it shall serve an abatement notice. The local contact is the environmental protection officer at your local district council.
Thank you Peter. That's brill! I'd not thought of that one. I shall contact them immediately to get the (golf) ball rolling, particularly as another ball was found in the field this morning .......... and it was such grotty weather yesterday as well!
