Welcome to IPROW
The Institute of Public Rights of Way and Access Management is the professional body which represents individuals employed in the management of public rights of way and other access in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, principally as local government officers.
Its members cover the whole of the field of access work, from countryside rangers putting in gates to enforcement officers, path inspectors, strategic access developers and solicitors, as well as those maintaining the definitive map and making public path orders.
Membership
Being a member of IPROW means being in the know – having access to the very best professional advice and being confident you are up to date with the latest changes to case law, legislation, regulations and Government advice.
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Advertise with IPROW
IPROW is the leading source of information about job vacancies for people working in the access and rights of way profession. Our journal Waymark also carries a range of product and services advertisements and is distributed to all members and subscribers four times a year.
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IPROW's latest news
Government says it will repeal 2031 cut-off date
Government says it will repeal 2031 cut-off date
On 26 December 2024, Defra formally announced the government's intention to repeal the 2031 cut-off date (Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 Section 56) which was commenced by the last government in November 2023.
No timescale has been given for the repeal; it is "awaiting parliamentary time".
Press release from Defra
Government steps in to save historic rights of way from being lost to the nation
Rail crossing MoU review survey
IPROW, ADEPT and Network Rail Memorandum of Understanding review
In April 2019, IPROW, ADEPT and Network Rail published a Memorandum of Understanding on public rights of way level crossings. That MoU is now being reviewed, to ensure it remains fit for purpose.
New guidance on use of S.147
New guidance on use of S.147
IPROW has launched new procedural guidance for members on authorising and improving stiles, gates and other barriers on public paths under sections 147 and 147ZA of the Highways Act 1980. The information note advises members on how local authorities should respond to proposals for authorising new structures on agricultural land, and how to take forward upgrades to existing lawful structures (such as converting stiles to kissing gates).
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Training and events
IPROW is continually developing new training courses, delivered by professionals in the rights of way field and tailored to the needs of members.
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