Decision details

Pennine Way and Pennine Bridleway National Trails Accessibility Improvements

Decision Maker: Director of Environment

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

The Council has successfully secured 100% Grant funding from the DEFRA ‘Access for All Grant’ towards accessibility improvements on the Pennine Way and Pennine Bridleway National Trails. 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:
To accept the offer of 100% grant funding, award the works to C P Y Excavations and approve the delivery of 3 schemes detailed in this report.

Reasons for the decision:

Not to accept the offer of grant funding and not progress the schemes detailed above. There is no guarantee that 100% match funding from DEFRA will be available in future years.

Alternative options considered:

Not applicable

Other reasons / organisations consulted

None

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

Publication date: 24/09/2025

Date of decision: 19/09/2025

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