Statement of Action 2013 - 2017 Rights of Way Improvement Plan for Derbyshire www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/countryside For further copies of this document please contact:- Post: Call Derbyshire Contact Centre Derbyshire County Council Shand House Dale Road South Matlock Derbyshire DE4 3RY Phone: Call Derbyshire 01629 533190 Email:
[email protected] The document is also available to download from the Council’s website at www.derbyshire.gov.uk/ROWIP Alternative versions of this document can be provided in Braille, on audio tape, in large print or in a community language on request from the Call Derbyshire Contact Centre. Rights of Way Improvement Plan (RoWIP) for Derbyshire Statement of Action 2013-2017 Contents Executive Summary 1 Introduction 2 Policy Context 3 Statement of Action 2013-2017 Aim 1: Existing public rights of way network Aim 2: Definitive Map and Statement Aim 3: A more connected, safe and accessible network Aim 4: Promotion, understanding and use of the network Aim 5: Greater community involvement Equality analysis 4 Implementation and Monitoring Appendices: Appendix A Glossary of Terms Used Appendix B Summary of Relevant Plans and Strategies Appendix C Environmental Statement for the RoWIP Appendix D Extracts from LTP3 Investment Protocol (2011) relevant to the RoWIP Appendix E Rights of Way Charter 2011 Appendix F Greenways Delivered and Proposed Schemes Appendix G Management of Green Lanes 2012-2017 Appendix H Equality Analysis 1 Executive Summary Vision Statement The long term vision for improving access to the countryside and built environment in Derbyshire continues to be: To have an integrated, well managed and inclusive rights of way and access network which: • Encourages responsible enjoyment by residents and visitors alike.