Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 87015
Public Footpaths: Safety
Tabled: 31 October 2025
Answered: 6 November 2025
Question
Andrew Rosindell
Reform UK — Romford
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she has taken to work with local authorities to improve the safety of footpaths.
Answer
Mary CreaghLocal highway authorities are responsible for the management and maintenance of public rights of way (and ensuring they are free from obstructions). They are required to keep a Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) to plan improvements to the rights of w...
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