Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, please accept this request for the following information regarding public rights of way within your authority:

1. Public Rights of Way Management.
a) The total length (in miles or kilometres) of public rights of way for which your authority is responsible.
b) The length of each classification of rights of way (for example: footpath, bridleway, byway etc)
b) The method or process your authority uses to calculate this total length.

2. Public Rights of Way Impacted by Development-Highway Works.
For public rights of way impacted by development where the development has required works on or under the public rights of way, please provide:
a) The total number of cases this applies to, that you were either consulted on/aware of.
b) The number of these cases that have a Section 278 agreement under the Highways Act 1980 in place.
c) The number of cases where no Section 278 agreement was in place.
d) Where possible, the reference numbers or policy identifiers associated with each case.

3. Policies and Standards.
a) Whether your authority has an adopted Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP).
b) Whether your authority has design standards or guidance specifically for the construction, maintenance, or improvement of public rights of way.
c) If your right of way management is part of a highways authority team, a right side way specific team or other.

If possible, please provide any relevant documents, links, or indicate where information can be accessed for section 3.