Rights of Way: Access
Lords · Question HL1291 · Tabled 24 Jun 2026 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Baroness Scott of Needham Market
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to amend the Highways Act 1980 to give local highway authorities the powers they need to install more accessible structures on public rights of way.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock, 30 Jun 2026
This Government recognises the importance of access to the outdoors for people’s health and wellbeing. Public rights of way are a treasured national asset and play a vital role in enabling access to the countryside. This Government recognises that physica...