Agenda item

Gill Millward mentioned some of the highlights from the Derbyshire Rights of Way Improvement Plan (RoWIP) update report which had been circulated ahead of the meeting.

·         Aim 1: Existing Rights of Way Network

This has been covered in the previous item with Rob Greatorex.

·         Aim 2: Definitive Map and Statement

Work is ongoing to clear the increasing backlog of Definitive Map Modification Order applications.

·         Aim 3: An improved network

An on-line consultation is underway until 24 June 2024 to collect people’s views on the Active Travel Masterplan for the three market towns of Glossop, Ilkeston and Belper.  LAF were encouraged to respond on the masterplan for Glossop.  There will be a plan for Hope Valley coming up.

·         Aim 4: Improve the promotion, understanding and use of the network

As the next LAF meeting will focus on health and wellbeing, Gill offered to find out more about the Move More/Nature Connection Map and whether someone could talk about this at the next LAF meeting.

·         Aim 5: Greater community involvement 337

Volunteer contribution is important for carrying out much needed maintenance and improvements on Derbyshire’s network of paths and trails.  However, it does require managing, which can be with limited staff resources.

Susan commented on the progress with the White Peak Loop and was pleased to hear about the study into creating the Derwent Valley Cycleway.  Small initiatives, such as locking bikes up safely, should be promoted. 

Action: 

The Update on the Derbyshire RoWIP is noted and will continue to be an agenda item for future LAF meetings.