Question follow-through · 72115

Bridleways: Urban Areas

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential potential impact of bridleways on supporting active travel in urban areas.

answeredDepartment for Transport

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Department for Transport
Tabled
29 Aug 2025
Target answer date
2 Sept 2025
Answer
8 Sept 2025 · 10 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 29 Aug 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential potential impact of bridleways on supporting active travel in urban areas.

  2. 2 Sept 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 8 Sept 2025

    Answer published

    Decisions on measures to support active travel, including through the use of bridleways, are a matter for local authorities. Active Travel England encourages local authorities to consult with local groups, such as equestrians, where any proposed active tr...

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