Have you had your say on rights of way?
Warwickshire County Council has launched a consultation to get people’s views on the footpaths, bridleways and green lanes in the County.
The consultation on the draft Rights of Way and Recreational Highway Strategy will define the future management of this network of routes which are used by many people for dog walking, cycling and horseriding as well as access to the countryside and everyday journeys.
This strategy will be the second rights of way improvement plan, or ROWIP, for Warwickshire and will set the county council’s priorities for the next 15 years. It will form part of the new Local Transport Plan, which is also currently being consulted on.
The county council is seeking views from anyone who is affected by these routes, whether they are users of the network, local residents, farmers whose land is crossed by paths or anyone else with an interest in the countryside.
Cllr Alan Cockburn, Warwickshire County Council’s Portfolio Holder for Environment and Economy, said: “Public rights of way are for everyone to use, not just ramblers. We want to hear what is important to the people of Warwickshire so that we can ensure that these priorities are included in the new strategy.”
The consultation began on June 3 and runs until August 27. Members of the public will be able to access the draft strategy on line at http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/rowip or see a copy of the document which is available at each Warwickshire library, district and borough council main offices and at Shire Hall reception.
Residents are encouraged to complete the feedback form that is available to download from the website and email the completed form to rowip@warwickshire.gov.uk.
Alternatively, post completed forms to: ROWRH Strategy Consultation, Countryside Access Team, Unit 11, Montague Road, Warwick, CV34 5LW.