Your feedback helping to shape our final footpath policy

Thank you to everyone who took part in our Footpath Policy consultation. We received 200 submissions, providing valuable insights into how people use footpaths and what matters most when planning future investment.

Summary of key themes from the consultation:

• Accessibility
• Safety for people with limited mobility
• Maintaining the character of rural and Green Wedge areas.

One resident shared, “We are both seniors and one of us has difficulty walking more than short distances.The absence of footpaths in many areas presents significant safety hazards.”

Others highlighted the importance of place, noting, “More rural areas of Manningham are best placed with crushed rock or no footpaths to maintain their rural appeal.”

“The draft policy seems reasonable enough and it provides the criteria and weightings used when considering footpath work, something I've not been able to obtain from Council.”

Next steps

We’ll consider your feedback as we prepare the final Footpath Policy, which will be presented to Council on 30 June.