Public Rights of Way Consultation
Leicestershire County Council is responsible for over 1915 miles (3084km) of public rights of way, including paths in both the countryside and urban areas. They are important for leisure, travelling to work or school and health and wellbeing.
Although Leicestershire’s rights of way network has developed over hundreds of years, the Council recognises that it must meet the current and future needs of the public. Every council that is responsible for public rights of way must have a Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP).
In February 2025, Leicestershire County Council invited Members, Stakeholders and the public to give us their views in order to help us to make sure that the Council’s new Rights of Way Improvement Plan meets the needs of communities within Leicestershire. Views and comments were collected through a Survey, Social Pinpoint Mapping tool and through workshops held at the Cycling, Walking and Wheeling Forum.
The Council now has a draft Rights of Way Improvement Plan, informed by the feedback received and the Council’s findings. Engagement continues to be an important part of this process, and as a Parish Council, your knowledge will be invaluable in informing the ROWIP. The Council would like to hear your views on the draft ROWIP and associated Action Plan. You can do this by completing a survey on Leicestershire County Council’s Have Your Say Webpage which will be open for a 12 week period from the 22nd May 2025.
The Council would be grateful if you could also encourage your local community to have their say by sharing the link to the survey.