Community Paths Initiative

The Community Paths Initiative (CPI) was introduced in 1992. It is the County Council's principal commitment to local schemes for the development and promotion of the public path network. Its aim is to increase people's awareness and enjoyment of their local path network by involving them in the care, maintenance and promotion of their local paths.

Parish Councils and other community bodies compete annually for grants towards local path projects up to a maximum of £2000.00. The scheme is designed to encompass as wide a range of projects as possible and any project that fulfils the criteria of ' improving the condition of local paths' or 'promoting their use and enjoyment' is considered.

Since 1992, financial assistance has been awarded to more than 220 projects. Successful projects include the purchase of tools and equipment, the replacement of stiles with kissing gates to increase Access for All, the publication of circular parish walks leaflets and the provision of interpretation boards. For more information, please contact Paul Rochfort on 01785 277241

Last Modified: 18/11/2008 10:34:28
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