Membership
Up to five parish council members plus the Parish Footpaths Officer and Way Wardens serve on this working group.
Current members of the group are Cllrs Will Morris (Parish Footpaths Officer) and Tim Jones. Seven members of the public are volunteer Way Wardens.
Comments
If you have any comments to make about the footpaths, please send an email to clerk@fownhopeparishcouncil.gov.uk
Roles & responsibilities
- Advise the Council on any proposals to modify footpaths and bridleways within the parish and to seek local opinions.
- Liaise with local landowners and managers and with neighbouring parishes where appropriate.
- Recommend suitable contractors to council .
- Promote the use and responsible enjoyment of the PROW network through information boards, seats etc.
- Recommend appointments of the Parish Footpaths Officer (subject to confirmation by HCC) and Way Wardens to the Council.
- Recommend a councillor to oversee the PROW network, to be confirmed by council.
- Receive reports from Way Wardens and members of the public on any problem defects within the Public Rights of Way (PROW) and land subject to Public Rights of Access within the parish.
- Support the Parish Footpaths Officer to maintain and enhance the PROW network.
A written report with recommendations will always be presented to the full council for approval. The Working Group meets as necessary.