Mr Lee Dillon

Mr Lee Dillon

Liberal Democrat — Newbury

Speaking in the House of Commons on 14 January 2026

Debate

Horse and Rider Road Safety

Contribution

My hon. Friend makes an excellent point. Councils are responsible for maintaining bridleways, but unfortunately their funding has been cut over numerous years and they do not have the money to do so. That forces more riders to use the roads because other routes are not available. Indeed, I was contacted this morning by a lady who said that they do not have any bridleways where she rides, only pavements, so she always has to be on the carriageway. She asked whether we would consider allowing horses to use public pavements in that instance.

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