The Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) is a ten year plan which was approved by Cabinet in September 2007. See 'Downloads' for a copy of the full Improvement Plan document

It assesses the extent to which the public rights of way network and other forms of access (provided by permissive paths, disused railways lines, canal towpaths, cycle tracks and access to the many areas of greenspace and parks in the district) meet existing and future public needs.

Additionally, it examines the opportunities that they offer for exercise and outdoor recreation and the enjoyment of the district; the accessibility for blind and partially sighted people and others with mobility problems.

• The ROWIP contains 13 conclusions and has an Action Plan containing 51 proposals that the council aims to address.

The Wakefield District Local Access Forum (WDLAF) is a statutory body whose primary purpose is to advise the council on the improvement of public access to land within the District for open-air recreation and enjoyment

The forum members are volunteers and they represent a balance of interests including users of the public rights of way network and other forms of access, landowners/occupiers, business, heritage, nature conservation etc. Click for more information about the Wakefield District Local Access Forum