Agenda item
Cheshire East Rights of Way Improvement Plan (Genni Butler)
Minutes:
Genni Butler, Countryside Access Development Manager at Cheshire East (CE) Council updated the LAF on their RoWIP. The Cheshire East Countryside Access Forum covers an area across the Cheshire Plain, covering Crewe, Nantwich, the southern edges of Manchester, and across to the Peak District. It has 11 members representing various interest groups. The CE Forum flags up access opportunities and concerns and is a 3 CONTROLLED consultee for Highway Authorities, Natural England and the planning system. The current RoWIP 15-year plan to 2026 is being reviewed.
The PDLAF discussed concerns about Rights of Way reporting with different systems across the country. One platform would simplify reporting. Some Local Access Forums are struggling to continue their work, but were important for debating, advising, consultation, prompting bodies to act and as a sounding board with a wide variety of user groups.
Actions: Genni to share the Countryside Access Forum Annual Report with the Peak District Local Access Forum and PDLAF to be consulted on the new 15-year Cheshire East Rights of Way Improvement Plan in Autumn 2025.
Useful Links:
Cheshire East Public Rights of Way
Cheshire East Countryside Access Forum