Who are we?
Monmouthshire Local Access Forum is a statutory forum advising on how to
make the countryside more accessible and enjoyable for recreation. The
Forum is made up of 16 representatives from a wide range of
organisations including landowners, walkers, the County Council,
Countryside Council for Wales and environmental groups.
Our aims
We provide guidance and contribute to the management of the countryside
in Monmouthshire as well as improving opportunities for people to enjoy
it.
What do we do?
The remit of the Forum is:
To advise on the improvement of public recreation and the enjoyment
of the area as described in the Countryside and Rights of Way (CROW) Act
2000.
Advise on the development of the Rights of Way Improvement Plan(s)
for Monmouthshire.
Promote the appropriate use of opportunities to enjoy the
countryside, and to foster a better understanding of the varying needs
of different types of users.
Advise on the appropriate management and maintenance of access,
balancing the provision of access against the needs of biodiversity,
wildlife management and of landowners and managers.
Advise on developing new opportunities for everyone to enjoy the
rights of way and access network, in particular for those with
disabilities.
The forum currently meets every two months, generally at County Hall,
Cwmbran. Members of the public may attend meetings as observers and
comment, but not vote.
New Members Needed!
The County Council is recruiting new members of its Local Access
Forum, who can serve for the next 3 years. The Forum meets at
least quarterly, and it is important that members can attend meetings as
deputies are not permitted. Forum members are not paid, but their
reasonable expenses can be met. LAF members are appointed on a
personal basis, according to their skills, knowledge or experience.
There is an application process, and the closing date is 8th July 2009.
To find out more, including meeting dates, minutes and agendas, visit
our web pages at Monmouthshire County Council
here.
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Contact details:
Gordon Hill, Secretary
Monmouthshire Local Access Forum, 6th Floor,
Monmouthshire County Council, County Hall,
Cwmbran NP44 2XH
Tel 01633 644644
Email
gordonhill@monmouthshire.gov.uk
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