Issue - meetings

To consider a report on the proposal to enter into a creation agreement for the dedication of a public bridleway in the parishes of Wistaston and Nantwich

The Connect2 Crewe to Nantwich Greenway project proposed to create an off-road cycle route between the two towns.  In June 2010 the Public Rights of Way Committee had resolved that the Council enter into creation agreements with the landowners who had agreed to dedicate part of this route as public bridleway so that pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders could use the route. 

Since this decision further negotiations with the landowners, tenants and nearby residents had taken place and a revised route was now proposed.  This route avoided the areas of contention around Alvaston Hall and adjacent properties that were raised regarding the initial proposed route.

Under Section 25 of the Highways Act 1980, the Council had the power to enter into an agreement with any person having the capacity to dedicate public rights of way.  The Highways Act 1980 required the authority to have regard to the needs of agriculture and forestry and to the desirability of conserving flora, fauna and geographical and physiographical features.  Under Section 25 there was no statutory right for objection to the proposal.

RESOLVED:

That creation agreement(s) under Section 25 if the Highways Act 1980 be entered into with the appropriate person(s) with capacity to dedicate to create a new public bridleway in the Parishes of Nantwich and Wistaston, as illustrated on Plan No.HA023(2), and that Public Notice be given to these agreement(s).