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Written question asked by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Thursday, 10 September 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 September 2020. It was answered by Rebecca Pow (Conservative) on Friday, 18 September 2020 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Bridleways

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to ensure the preservation of bridleways and equestrian rights of way.

Answer

Local authorities are responsible for the management and maintenance of public rights of way. They are required to keep a Rights of Way Improvement Plan to plan improvements to the rights of way network in their area, which is usually available on the authority’s website. This must include an assessment of the local rights of way including the condition of the network.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
88250
Session
2019-21
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Bridleways
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk