RESIDENTS are being urged to let their town and parish councils know about improvements needed to their local Public Rights of Way network.

The PROW network across Herefordshire is set to be improved thanks to a £250,000 investment, which is being made available to community councils for the replacement of stiles, finger posts and gates and other path upgrades.

The scheme, which will be implemented through the parish council lengthsmen (local people employed to do minor maintenance work), will also fund bespoke items such as rails and maintenance work.  

A Herefordshire Council spokesperson said: “Maintaining the PROW network is important so that residents and visitors can access and enjoy the countryside. 

“This funding will help local communities to improve sections of their local PROW network which, for various reasons, may have become inaccessible to some users.”

The announcement comes during May’s national Walking Month, which promotes the benefits of walking for physical health, mental wellbeing, and enjoying the fresh air outdoors.

If there is an improvement you would like to see on a PROW, contact your local parish council.

You can find a map and their details on the council website at www.herefordshire.gov.uk/parish-councils-1/parish-councils/7

For more information about Public Rights of Way in Herefordshire, go to the council website at www.herefordshire.gov.uk/public-rights-way