Interestingly, the entrances from the avenues on the south each still have the following notice up:

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This Route is a
PERMISSIVE FOOTPATH

This means thats:
1. You are invited to use this path for walking.
2. It is not intended that this route should ever become a public right of way.
3. The path may be closed on a temporary or permanent basis at any time in the future if the owners so wish.
4. Vehicles, motorcycles and cycles are not permitted to use this route.
5. This sign constitutes a notice in accordance with the Highways Act 1980, Section 51 (5).

Britannia Village (General Residents)
Management Company Ltd