Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration.

The report outlines the current review of the Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) and provides an opportunity to comment on the current state of the Rights of Way network.   This is part of the ongoing consultation reviewing our current ROWIP. To do this, we want to know what people think of the current Rights of Way network and their priorities on how it could be improved. The ROWIP review is looking at all off road walking, cycling and equestrian routes in Stockport and it is not limited to recorded Public Rights of Way.

The Area Committee is recommended to comment on the current provision of off road facilities in the borough to assist in the development of the future Rights of Way Improvement Plan.

Officer contact: Sue Stevenson on 0161-474-4351 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the ongoing consultation reviewing the current Rights of Way Improvement Plan and seeking comments on the current provision of off road facilities in the borough to assist in the development of the future Rights of Way Improvement Plan.

It was commented that Stockport did a lot of work to publicise public rights of way and that any work that can be done to further educate the public on their role and where they were located would be welcomed.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration.

The report outlines the current review of the Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) and provides an opportunity to comment on the current state of the Rights of Way network.  This is part of the ongoing consultation reviewing the Council’s current ROWIP. To do this, the Council wants to know what people think of the current Rights of Way network and their priorities on how it could be improved. The ROWIP review is looking at all off road walking, cycling and equestrian routes in Stockport and it is not limited to recorded Public Rights of Way.

The Area Committee is recommended to comment on the current provision of off road facilities in the borough to assist in the development of the future Rights of Way Improvement Plan.

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on 0161 474 4351 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the ongoing consultation reviewing the current Rights of Way Improvement Plan and seeking comments on the current provision of off road facilities in the borough to assist in the development of the future Rights of Way Improvement Plan.

Members highlighted the importance of existing public rights of way being maintained through the community payback scheme.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

The report provides an update the Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) review and an opportunity to comment on the current state of the Rights of Way network. This is part of the ongoing consultation reviewing our current ROWIP. The ROWIP review is looking at all off road walking, cycling and equestrian routes in Stockport and it is not limited to recorded Public Rights of Way.

The Area Committee are invited to comment on the report.

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on Tel: 474 4351 or email: sue.stevnson@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) updating the Area Committee on the Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) and providing an opportunity to comment on the current Rights of Way network. The reviewed and new ROWIP would be for the period 2017-2027.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration.

The report outlines the current review of the Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) and provides an opportunity to comment on the current state of the Rights of Way network.  This is part of the ongoing consultation reviewing the Council’s current ROWIP. To do this, the Council wants to know what people think of the current Rights of Way network and their priorities on how it could be improved. The ROWIP review is looking at all off road walking, cycling and equestrian routes in Stockport and it is not limited to recorded Public Rights of Way.

The Area Committee is recommended to comment on the current provision of off road facilities in the borough to assist in the development of the future Rights of Way Improvement Plan.

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on 0161 474 4351 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the ongoing consultation reviewing the current Rights of Way Improvement Plan and seeking comments on the current provision of off road facilities in the borough to assist in the development of the future Rights of Way Improvement Plan.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration.

The report outlines the current review of the Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) and provides an opportunity to comment on the current state of the Rights of Way network.   This is part of the ongoing consultation reviewing our current ROWIP. To do this, we want to know what people think of the current Rights of Way network and their priorities on how it could be improved. The ROWIP review is looking at all off road walking, cycling and equestrian routes in Stockport and it is not limited to recorded Public Rights of Way.

The Area Committee is recommended to comment on the current provision of off road facilities in the borough to assist in the development of the future Rights of Way Improvement Plan.

Officer contact: Sue Stevenson on 0161-474-4351 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the ongoing consultation reviewing the current Rights of Way Improvement Plan and seeking comments on the current provision of off road facilities in the borough to assist in the development of the future Rights of Way Improvement Plan.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·           There were often complex ownership issues on Public Rights of Way (PROW) which caused problems, including blocking and lack of maintenance by private landowners. There often seemed to be a lack of enforcement assistance.

·           Was the map on internet definitive? It was not clear which PROW were suitable for particular vehicles or modes of transport.

·           Using QR codes on maps and notice boards would help improve access to internet support for other languages and enhanced information. This was something that could be included in the Digital by Design programme.

·           There was a PROW running from Marple Road to Turnstone Road and a protracted issue with a landowner moving a fence. There is a need for officers from different departments to co-ordinate their activities better to prevent contentious issues being dragged out.

·           What targets were there for the Strategy.

·           Lighting on PROW in urban or semi-rural areas was often inadequate and could create a safety issue.

·           The PROW process would be complicated by 2026 deadline for new claims to be made and processed. The Council would need to consider prioritising those routes that are most important to claim before that deadline.

·           A member of the Stockport Greenspace Forum reported that the Group were involved in the consultation and working to help identify the current issues. Often confusing signage makes the usage confusing. The Group recognised the scale of the task in delivering the Plan.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration.

The report outlines the current review of the Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) and provides an opportunity to comment on the current state of the Rights of Way network.   This is part of the ongoing consultation reviewing our current ROWIP. To do this, we want to know what people think of the current Rights of Way network and their priorities on how it could be improved. The ROWIP review is looking at all off road walking, cycling and equestrian routes in Stockport and it is not limited to recorded Public Rights of Way.

The Area Committee is recommended to comment on the current provision of off road facilities in the borough to assist in the development of the future Rights of Way Improvement Plan.

A representative of the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) detailing the ongoing consultation reviewing the current Rights of Way Improvement Plan and seeking comments on the current provision of off road facilities in the borough to assist in the development of the future Rights of Way Improvement Plan.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·         Connectivity with pathways adjacent to the canal network needed to feature within the Plan.

·         In response to a query about the maintenance responsibilities of the Council, it was stated that a balance needed to be made between opportunities to improve the network, such as through upgrading routes to cycleways, and the quality of surfacing to meet the needs of the traffic which used it.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration.

The report provides an update on the Rights of Way (ROWIP) review and provides an opportunity to comment on the current state of the Rights of Way network. The review is looking at all off road walking, cycling and equestrian routes in Stockport and is not limited to recorded public rights of way.

The Area Committee are invited to consider and comment on the report.

Officer Contact: Sue Stevenson on Tel: 474 4351 or email: sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

A representative of the Democratic Services Manager submitted a report of the Corporate Director for Place Management and Regeneration (copies of which had been circulated) providing an update on the Rights of Way Improvement Plan review and providing the opportunity for Councillors to comment on the current state of the Rights of Way network.

The following comments were made/issues raised:-

·         It would be helpful if the online map of the rights of way and footpaths included the appropriate number making them more easily identifiable especially if any concerns need to be report or complaint made.

·         Councillors noted that there would be a cut off in 2026 for the identification of and nomination of new public rights of way.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.