MARTHOLME VIADUCT

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The Petitions Officer

Democratic Services 

Lancashire County Council

PO Box 78

County Hall

PR1 8XJ

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Dear Sir

Martholme Viaduct to Padiham Greenway

I, the undersigned, resident of Lancashire, support the campaign to open Martholme Viaduct and the old railway track to link Great Harwood to the Padiham Greenway.   I call upon Lancashire County Council, Sustrans and Railway Paths Limited to open Martholme Viaduct and the old railway track from Great Harwood, Mill Lane to join the Padiham Greenway and have this included on the definitive maps, a legal record of the public's rights of way, as a bridleway. 

I also call upon Lancashire County Council,Sustrans and Railway Paths Limited to: -

1.      lend support to the long term aim to open the links along the disused railway line and across the viaduct between Great Harwood and Read;


2.      use their powers under the Highways Act to obtain a public footpath creation order for the Martholme link;


3.      include the land previously owned by British Rail in the National Cycle Network;


4.      create a formal lease to Sustrans on land owned by Railway Paths along this route;


5.      to improve the amenities in the area, and increase path users' safety and enjoyment by avoiding the need to walk or ride on roads especially main roads;


6.      to provide access to the countryside under the Disability Discrimination Act;


7.       investigate other possible routes if necessary;


8.       fully consult with local residents on any proposals.

Yours faithfully

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