The Secretary of State gives notice of an Order made under Section 247 of the above Act entitled "The Stopping up of Highway (East) (No.23) Order 2025" authorising the stopping up of an eastern part width of Shackleton Spring comprising highway verge at Stevenage, in the Borough of Stevenage. This is to enable development as permitted by Stevenage Borough Council under reference 21/00328/FP.

Copies of the Order may be obtained, free of charge, from the Secretary of State, National Transport Casework Team, PO Box 1393, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE99 5FQ or nationalcasework@dft.gov.uk (quoting SUO1095963). They may also be inspected during normal opening hours at Stevenage Central Library, Southgate, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1HD.

Any person who wishes to challenge the validity of the decision to make the Order may apply to the High Court within 6 weeks from 02 October 2025.

N Crass, Casework Manager