Issue - meetings

The Authority is required by the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 to publish a Rights of Way Improvement Plan which assesses how well the public rights of way network meets the current and future needs of the public.  A Joint Plan covering the period 2012-2016 has been prepared in partnership with Bristol City Council and South Gloucestershire Council.  Cabinet is asked to approve the plan.

Councillor Caroline Roberts explained that the plan was a requirement of the 2000 Act.  It had been produced in collaboration with Bristol and South Glos.  She referred to the 4 big themes shown in paragraph 5.6 of the report.  She moved the proposals.

Councillor Tim Ball seconded the proposal.  He had seen the map included in the Plan, at paragraph 1.2, and felt it presented an exciting challenge.

Councillor Paul Crossley observed that the Plan would deliver substantial improvements for those with mobility problems.

On a motion from Councillor Caroline Roberts, seconded by Councillor Tim Ball, it was

RESOLVED (unanimously)

(1) To ADOPT the Rights of Way Improvement Plan 2012-2016.