Richard Foord

Richard Foord

Liberal Democrat — Honiton and Sidmouth

Speaking in the House of Commons on 10 June 2025

Debate

Planning and Infrastructure Bill

Contribution

Local authorities could really do with compulsory purchase powers for cycling and walking paths. The Devon local cycling and walking infrastructure plan that came out last December said that “certain private sector development…may come forward sooner, or later, than anticipated”. Local authorities do not have any control over when they can put in walking and cycling paths. Would my hon. Friend’s amendment correct that?

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