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Local People, Local Paths: Grants now live

This year’s Local People Local Paths Grant is now open.   Community groups across Scotland can now apply for up to £1500 to improve their local paths.  The grant can be used to purchase tools, safety equipment for volunteers, path materials, … Continue reading

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Job Alert: Walk Leader Co-ordinator

North Lanarkshire Council (on behalf of the Lanarkshire Greenspace, Health and Wellbeing Partnership) are seeking to appoint a self motivated and enthusiastic individual to develop a sustainable programme of health walks throughout North and South Lanarkshire, working with existing projects … Continue reading

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Law Commission Report on Level Crossings

The Law Commission Report on Level Crossings. Recommendations for the reform of the law relating to level crossings in Great Britain. Part 5 (pages 155-167) considers  rights of way and acess issues in Scotland. Read the full report: Law Commission lc339_level_crossings. Press … Continue reading

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Job alert: Recreation and Access Projects Officer

Recreation and Access Projects Officer, Cairngorms National Park Authority, Scotland Full time (37.5 hours/week); fixed term (18 months) Band D salary scale £27,648 – £33,281 Based in Grantown-on-Spey We are seeking a Project Officer to be responsible for delivering the … Continue reading

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Walking and the Urban Environment Conference – Free

Walking and the Urban Environment Conference – Register for free Wednesday 6th November 2013 Grosvenor Hotel, Edinburgh ‘There is overwhelming evidence in relation to the health benefits that come from walking so that is why the Scottish Government will develop … Continue reading

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Good Practice Guidance for Roads

Good Practice Guide for Roads The Good Practice Guide for Roads, republished in 2013, contains Transport Scotland’s requirements for inclusive design in the construction, operation and maintenance of road infrastructure. Inclusive design is an approach which aims to create environments … Continue reading

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Living Streets Scotland: Walkable Communities Project

Living Streets is the national charity that stands up for pedestrians. With our supporters we work to create safe, attractive and enjoyable streets, where people want to walk. Do you want to help create safer, more attractive streets and spaces … Continue reading

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SATIN Path Construction and Health & Safety Awareness

The aim of this event is to raise awareness of key health, safety and welfare issues that affect path construction projects, but also to give practical advice on how to avoid and control health risks and safety risks on path … Continue reading

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Scottish Canals: Towpath guidance

Towpath Code of Conduct

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SOAN Committee Meeting Minutes April 203

SOAN minutes April 2013

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