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Northamptonshire County Council Rights of Way Improvement Plan Rights Of Way Improvement Plan 2020 - 2030 Northamptonshire County Council 2 Contents Contents............................................................................................................................... 2 Draft 4 23/10/2019 ............................................................................................................................................. 4 Rev 1 following consultation ................................................................................................................... 4 03/12/2019 ............................................................................................................................................. 4 1.0 Foreword ...................................................................................................................................... 5 2.0 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 7 3.0 Background ....................................................................................................................................... 8 3.1 What are Public Rights of Way ......................................................................................... 8 3.2 Northamptonshire .......................................................................................................... 9 3.3 Northamptonshire Rights of Way Policy ......................................................................... 10 4.0 ROWIP 2007-2011 ........................................................................................................................... 12 4.1 RoWIP 2007-2011: The Actions ...................................................................................................... 12 4.1.1 Create a Safe Joined-up Network ............................................................................. 12 4.1.2 Make Access Easier for Everyone ............................................................................. 12 4.1.3 Improve People’s Health and Enjoyment .................................................................. 12 4.1.4 Improve Links between Communities ....................................................................... 12 4.1.5 Improve Signage ...................................................................................................... 13 4.1.6 Increase Publicity and Interpretation ....................................................................... 13 4.1.7 Improving Maintenance ........................................................................................... 13 4.1.8 Travel Choices ......................................................................................................... 13 4.1.9 Harnessing Growth .................................................................................................. 13 5.0 ROWIP 2020 – 2030 ........................................................................................................................ 14 5.1 The Way Forward .......................................................................................................... 14 5.2 Parish Results ............................................................................................................... 15 5.3 Asset Data Collection .................................................................................................... 15 5.4 Walking and General Use .............................................................................................. 16 5.5 Horse Riding ................................................................................................................. 17 5.6 Cycling .......................................................................................................................... 18 5.7 Motorcycling / Driving ................................................................................................... 20 5.8 Land Managers and Legislation ..................................................................................... 21 5.9 Enforcement ................................................................................................................. 22 5.10 Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 23 5.11 Definitive Map ............................................................................................................ 25 5.12 Consultations .............................................................................................................. 27 5.13 Changes to the Network .............................................................................................. 28 5.14 Closures ...................................................................................................................... 28 6.0 Action Plan and Programme 2020/21 ............................................................................................. 29 6.2 Monitoring and Review ................................................................................................. 31 6.3 Statement of Action ...................................................................................................... 32 4 Updates Record Ref Amendment Date Summary Draft 23/10/2019 Rev 1 following consultation 03/12/2019 1.0 Foreword Following the extension of the Northamptonshire Rights of Way Improvement Plan from 2011 to 2017 we are required as part of the Countryside and Rights of Way (CRoW) Act 2000 to prepare, publish and to review the plan at least every 10 years. The original Rights Of Way Improvement Plan included data which was taken from a number of surveys, the oldest dating back to 2001 and consequently needed updating. On this basis we decided to obtain new data by issuing a questionnaire to all Parish Council’s, Northamptonshire Local Access Forum (NLAF) and the Ramblers, which we have used to shape the new Rights Of Way Improvement Plan 2020 – 2030. As we are aware, the routes in Northamptonshire provide significant economic, health/ well-being and environmental benefits. Economic benefits arise from people wanting to, visit, live and work in an area with such wonderful access to such beautiful countryside. Health and well-being benefits come from walking, riding and the many ways to actively enjoy the countryside as well as being able to connect with the natural environment. Environmental benefits come from attractive alternatives to the use of cars for short and medium length journeys. Encouraging walking or cycling will reduce the use of fossil fuels and help to reduce congestion on the county’s roads. Paths between fields, alongside hedgerows and watercourses, provide opportunities to protect and enhance wildlife and habitats. In line with the rest of the country, the County Council will face a challenging financial position over the life of this plan as the future levels of funding for rights of way maintenance cannot be predicted. However users will want continued access and indeed expect improvements to the Rights of Way network. With a clear vision in the form of a Rights of Way Management Plan the authority will be better placed to seek additional funding opportunities as and when they become available and enable innovative methods in the delivery of services to ensure that the Rights of Way meet the needs of their users as far as practicable. Despite this we will aim to manage the public rights of way and countryside access network effectively and efficiently, working with communities, farmers, landowners, partner organisations, volunteers and users. We will seek to improve the connections within the network, ensuring responsible use, and maximising economic benefits of the network whilst addressing the changing needs and demands of users and landowners, encouraging the increased use of the network whilst sustaining the environment that people come to enjoy. 6 Councillor Jason Smithers, Portfolio Holder for Transport, Highways, Environment and Public Protection 2.0 Introduction The County’s Rights of Way network, both urban and rural, forms an integral part of the transport network providing a healthier alternative to the car for accessing work, leisure facilities, shops, services and schools. It also provides access to the outstanding Northamptonshire countryside together with many places of interest including historic sites, woodlands and waterways all of which provide support for the local economy. The promotion of safe, off-road routes can help towards the County’s road safety objectives by reducing accidents for walkers, cyclists and equestrians providing great leisure and amenity value along with healthier lifestyles. The Rights Of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) 2007-2011 and the subsequent extension to 2017 were published following an extensive assessment, consultation and review process. Likewise the 2020 – 2030 Rights Of Way Improvement Plan has followed a similar approach to ensure it addressed the requirements of the Countryside and Rights of Way (CROW) Act 2000 by considering the needs of the public, identifying the opportunities rights of way provide for open-air recreation and ensuring good accessibility of the Rights of Way network. Northamptonshire County Council has reviewed and gradually restructured the management of the 1929 miles (3105km) of rights of way network seeking to respond to budget reductions with minimal disruption to the rights of way service. The changes included transferring to Northamptonshire Highways Service
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