The village has few footpaths compared to other areas in the district. New housing has taken over some of the countryside footpaths and any housing extensions to the east will remov the last few in the village. The village is badly connected with the canal which would provide a much needed link to national paths via the canal. Links to canal to the West are underway but a link to the canal at the end of Offchurch Lane would need a new path alongside the existing road. A new large housing estate makes this link even more important to the community. This needs to be done by Warwickshire County Council.
The building of a new estate to the east of the village has resulted in residents having to cross the busy Southam Road to reach community facilities. There have been several near misses and a crossing point is badly needed.
I fully support this policy to enhance te network of footpaths in the local area and provide safe means of access.