The Lancashire County Council Regulatory Committee met on Wednesday 12 November 2025 to discuss several matters relating to public rights of way. These included the review of the Definitive Map and Statement of Public Rights of Way¹, and a number of investigations into upgrading, extinguishment, creation and diversion of footpaths.

Upgrading of Footpath to Bridleway

The committee was scheduled to discuss a report regarding the upgrading of a footpath to a bridleway along Old Coal Staithe in the parishes of Whalley and Read.

Also on the agenda was a report relating to the upgrading of a footpath to a bridleway on Green Lane, Morecambe.

Investigation into Public Footpath

The committee was scheduled to discuss a report regarding an investigation into the particulars of the public footpath at Stoneleigh, Dalton.

Extinguishment and Creation of Footpaths

The agenda included a report on the extinguishment and creation of footpaths at Caraway Green, Goosnargh under the Highways Act 1980² - Sections 26 and 118 and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981³ - Section 53A.

Diversion of Footpath

The committee was scheduled to discuss a report regarding the diversion of a footpath at Bowker's Green, Aughton under the Highways Act 1980 - Section 119 and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 - Section 53A.

Guidance on Public Rights of Way

The committee was scheduled to receive guidance on the law relating to the continuous review of the Definitive Map and Statement of Public Rights of Way and certain Orders to be made under the Highways Act 1980.

Progress Report

The committee was scheduled to receive a progress report on previous committee items.

Other Business

The agenda allowed for discussion of urgent business, at the discretion of the Chair of the meeting, and noted that the next scheduled meeting would be held on 28 January 2026.