The Regulatory Committee of Lancashire County Council is scheduled to consider several matters related to public rights of way. These include investigations into potential bridleway and footpath designations under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, as well as proposed diversions of footpaths under the Highways Act 1980.

Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 Definitive Map Investigations

A significant portion of the meeting's agenda is dedicated to investigations concerning the Definitive Map and Statement of Public Rights of Way, as governed by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981¹.

Brook Lane, Farington Moss Bridleway Investigation

The committee is scheduled to review a report detailing an investigation into the potential recording of Brook Lane in Farington Moss as a bridleway. This falls under the provisions of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

Lodge Lane, Farington Bridleway Investigation

Similarly, a report is scheduled for discussion regarding an investigation into a bridleway on Lodge Lane in Farington. This matter also pertains to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

Simonstone Footpath Addition

The committee is also set to consider an investigation into the addition of a footpath from School Lane to Harewood Avenue in Simonstone, Burnley. This proposal is also being examined under the framework of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

Highways Act 1980 and Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 Diversions

Several items on the agenda involve proposed diversions of footpaths, utilising powers granted by both the Highways Act 1980 and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

Park Head Farm, Goosnargh Diversion

A report is scheduled to be presented concerning proposed diversions of footpaths at Park Head Farm, Goosnargh, Preston. These diversions are being considered under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 and Section 53A of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

Robert House Farm, Osbaldeston Diversion

The committee is also scheduled to review proposals for the diversion of footpaths at Robert House Farm, Osbaldeston, Ribble Valley. This is also being addressed under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 and Section 53A of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

Meargill Farm, Bolton-by-Bowland Diversion

Finally, a report is scheduled to be presented regarding proposed diversions of footpaths at Meargill Farm, Bolton-by-Bowland, Ribble Valley. These diversions are also being considered under Section 119 of the Highways Act 1980 and Section 53A of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

Guidance on Public Rights of Way

The committee will have access to 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. This guidance is provided for the information of the committee members. The committee previously discussed the practice of attaching this guidance to future agendas, and it will no longer be included as a matter of course unless amendments are made, to reduce the size of agenda packs. Members are reminded to retain their copies of the guidance papers.

Progress Report on Previous Committee Items

A progress report on items previously considered by the committee is also scheduled to be presented.