Issue details

Rights of Way Improvement Plan

 

 

To seek approval for the new Rights of Way Improvement Plan 2017-2026 (RoWIP2), which is the second version of the plan prepared for Bracknell Forest Borough. The requirement to produce this statutory plan arose from the Countryside and Rights of Way (CROW) Act 2000 and with it there is a duty to review the plan every 10 years. RoWIPs are intended to be a mechanism for improving the local network of public rights of way for all users – walkers, cyclists, horse-riders, horse and carriage drivers, vehicular users and those with mobility problems.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/11/2017

Decision due: 19 Dec 2017 by Executive

Lead member: Executive Member for Culture, Corporate Services and Public Protection

Lead director: Director of Environment, Culture & Communities

Department: Environment, Culture & Communities

Contact: Stephen Chown, Head of Natural Estates Email: stephen.chown@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 351226.

Consultation process

Consultation took place with rights of way users between 5th May - 25th June 2017 and with the public/stakeholders on the draft plan between 9th August - 4th October 2017.

Consultees

Section 94(4) bodies, residents, visitors, local/national user groups, landowners, land managers, conservation organisations, LCAF and neighbouring LAFs / highway authorities.

Making Representations: In writing to the Director of Environment, Culture and Communities.

Financial Impact: The Council has a formal inspection programme which ensures that any defects identified are dealt with appropriately. The current revenue budget should be sufficient to deal with low cost improvements. Where any proposed improvements have a significant cost implication alternative funding sources such as developer contributions will be explored.

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