THE people of Rossendale will have their chance to comment on new rights to walk across countryside and wild, remote parts of the Rawtenstall area during a public road show at Haslingden Library.
They will have the opportunity to air their views on increased access rights on Thursday, January 10, between 12.30pm and 7.30pm..
There will be presentations at 1.15pm and 6.30pm when everyone will be able to look at the maps, speak to Countryside Agency staff and lodge written comments.
Paul Mutch, senior countryside officer, said: "This is an ideal opportunity for people to let the agency have their views on the draft maps as written comments must be received by February 12.
"The new rights affect everyone from landowners and ramblers to people who have a small area of land close to where they live, remote moorland or a small area of commonland for instance where access is denied. Under new legislation, this land could be opened."
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