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Leighton is now benefiting from a new project to providing volunteers with their own tool kits and safety
improve the Right of Way network in the area, Powys equipment and will supply all materials for the works.
County Council has announced. Initially a Rights of Way officer will be present on site but
the long term aim is to train team leaders to fulfil all the
The scheme aims to enable communities to take an health and safety and pre-planning requirements.
active role in managing local countryside access and to
take ownership of the Rights of Way network. It Stuart Mackintosh, the council’s Head of Leisure and
operates within the Vale of Montgomery Rural Cluster Recreation, said:
Group encompassing the areas of Abermule, Berriew,
Dolfor Forden, Kerry, Leighton, Llandyssil, Sarn and “This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who is
Trelystan community councils and Montgomery Town interested in becoming part of a team that will make
Council. a real difference to countryside access in your area.
This project aims to “It is a chance to
encourage get to know your
residents to be Rights of Way
proactive in network better
undertaking basic while developing
path maintenance practical skills in an
and improvements enjoyable way,
in their local area. surrounded by the
Communities will natural beauty of
also be encouraged the Vale of
to identify which Montgomery.
works to prioritise Nothing will be
and funding is asked of you that is
available to beyond your ability
publicise and or inclination”.
promote routes as “You will be
the community rewarded with a
sees fit. real sense of achievement and a reminder of your
This grass roots project could help to further strengthen contribution to the community every time you use
the community by bringing together people from that path.”
different social circles. With landowners and volunteers Countryside access is an important resource which
all living in the local neighbourhood it is hoped they
contributes to our health and well-being as well as
may get to know each other better, developing a greater creating recreational opportunities and making a
understanding of each other’s concerns and mutually significant contribution to the local tourism economy.
looking after their interests.
The efforts of volunteers and local communities is vital to
The success of the scheme is entirely dependent on keeping local paths open and useable.
volunteers coming forward to help undertake works. If you are interested in getting involved or want to know
They can expect enjoyable days out in the countryside more, contact Phil Johnson, the Community Delivery
in the company of like-minded people undertaking basic Officer for the project at phil.johnson@powys.gov.uk
maintenance tasks such as vegetation clearance, or path (07779 989967) or talk to your local Community
improvements like replacing stiles with gates.
Councillor.
The council’s Countryside Services Team will be
Leighton is now benefiting from a new project to providing volunteers with their own tool kits and safety
improve the Right of Way network in the area, Powys equipment and will supply all materials for the works.
County Council has announced. Initially a Rights of Way officer will be present on site but
the long term aim is to train team leaders to fulfil all the
The scheme aims to enable communities to take an health and safety and pre-planning requirements.
active role in managing local countryside access and to
take ownership of the Rights of Way network. It Stuart Mackintosh, the council’s Head of Leisure and
operates within the Vale of Montgomery Rural Cluster Recreation, said:
Group encompassing the areas of Abermule, Berriew,
Dolfor Forden, Kerry, Leighton, Llandyssil, Sarn and “This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who is
Trelystan community councils and Montgomery Town interested in becoming part of a team that will make
Council. a real difference to countryside access in your area.
This project aims to “It is a chance to
encourage get to know your
residents to be Rights of Way
proactive in network better
undertaking basic while developing
path maintenance practical skills in an
and improvements enjoyable way,
in their local area. surrounded by the
Communities will natural beauty of
also be encouraged the Vale of
to identify which Montgomery.
works to prioritise Nothing will be
and funding is asked of you that is
available to beyond your ability
publicise and or inclination”.
promote routes as “You will be
the community rewarded with a
sees fit. real sense of achievement and a reminder of your
This grass roots project could help to further strengthen contribution to the community every time you use
the community by bringing together people from that path.”
different social circles. With landowners and volunteers Countryside access is an important resource which
all living in the local neighbourhood it is hoped they
contributes to our health and well-being as well as
may get to know each other better, developing a greater creating recreational opportunities and making a
understanding of each other’s concerns and mutually significant contribution to the local tourism economy.
looking after their interests.
The efforts of volunteers and local communities is vital to
The success of the scheme is entirely dependent on keeping local paths open and useable.
volunteers coming forward to help undertake works. If you are interested in getting involved or want to know
They can expect enjoyable days out in the countryside more, contact Phil Johnson, the Community Delivery
in the company of like-minded people undertaking basic Officer for the project at phil.johnson@powys.gov.uk
maintenance tasks such as vegetation clearance, or path (07779 989967) or talk to your local Community
improvements like replacing stiles with gates.
Councillor.
The council’s Countryside Services Team will be
