Decision details

A member of the public, as well as several members of the Forum expressed concern that the County Council proposed to end its public rights of way agency agreement with the Borough Council on 31 Match 2015.

Whilst it was recognised that the County Council had to make significant budget reductions, members felt that the withdrawal of the agency agreement would have a significant and detrimental effect on the high standard of public rights of way in Pendle.  It was also felt that any deterioration in the quality of the public rights of way network would have an adverse effect on tourism across the borough. 

The Forum agreed that that the County Council should be strongly urged to review its decision to withdraw the public rights of way service level agreement and to take whatever steps it can to ensure that the current high standards across the network are maintained.