Decision details

Pennine Bridleway National Trail Maintenance

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Transport and Highways

Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

The Council has successfully secured 100% Grant funding from Natural England, via the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA), to deliver 3 small-scale schemes on different sections of the Pennine Bridleway National Trail. These improvements will enable usage by those who would otherwise be unable to access the trails due to protected characteristics (e.g. mobility/visual impairment).

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
OMBC accept the YDNPA grant funding and approve the delivery of the schemes.

Reasons for the decision:

Option 1 - Accept grant funding and approve the delivery of the schemes
Option 2 - Not to accept the grant funding and not progress the schemes
Option 3 - N/A

Other reasons / organisations consulted

None

Contact: Liam Kennedy, PRoW Officer Email: Liam.Kennedy@oldham.gov.uk Email: Liam.Kennedy@unitypartnership.com.

Publication date: 12/02/2026

Date of decision: 03/02/2026

Date comes into force if not called in: 20/02/2026

Call-in deadline date: 19/02/2026

Current call-in Count: 0

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