Decision details

To consider the results of the public consultation, and to approve the draft Countryside Access Strategy for Rights of Way and Countryside Sites.

13.1     The Cabinet considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Environment

13.2     It was RESOLVED to:

(1)           note the results of the public consultation in relation to the draft strategy;

(2)           agree the continuation of discussions with external groups in relation to future ownership/management of countryside sites; and

(3)           approve the strategy and to delegate the implementation stage of the strategy to the Lead Member for Transport and Environment.

Reason

13.3     The majority of the consultation feedback is positive, and the Cabinet has therefore approved the strategy. The Cabinet are also agreed to delegate the strategy’s implementation stage (e.g. potential arrangements for the handover of sites) to the Lead Member for Transport and Environment.