Rights of Way to be maintained under this Contract are detailed in Schedule 1 attached to this Specification.

Rights of Way must be maintained consistent with their priority rating and legal status i.e. footpath or bridleway (see para 3 below).

Footpaths should be clear to a width of 1.5 metres (where possible) and a height of 2 metres. Bridleways should be clear to a width of 2.5 metres and to a height of 3.5 metres, where it is not the landowners’ responsibility.

The Rights of Way system is prioritised by the Parish Council according to use. The Parish Council wishes to maintain as many Rights of Way as possible to a usable standard. It is expected that all Rights of Way will be trimmed at least once a year. Some will require more cuts according to their priority. (To avoid disturbing nesting birds, any major clearance work should be done between October and March).

The contractor will be expected to respond to ad hoc requests from the Council with regard to reports from the public about problems relating to the paths, e.g. broken stile, fallen tree etc. and may, subject to prior agreement, receive extra payment.

The contractor is to PROMPTLY report any dangers or defects (e.g. damaged signs, potholes, ruts etc.) on the Rights of Way to either the Clerk to the Council or the Portfolio Holder for Footpaths.

It is essential that the contractor has a feel for the work.

The Contractor must demonstrate that he has public liability insurance (minimum £2 million cover)

The Contractor must be suitably equipped and hold appropriate current training certificates.

All equipment and materials to be supplied by the contractor.

The General terms and Conditions shall apply equally to this lot.