Local Access Forum

eMail: publicrightsofway@doncaster.gov.uk | Telephone:  01302 735047 | Fax:  01302 735028 
Address: Public Rights of Way Section, Scarborough House, Chequer Road, Doncaster, DN1 2DB.

The role of the Local Access Forum

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The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 created a new statutory right of access to open countryside and common land. Local Access Forums have been set up across England and Wales. They offer anyone, who uses or enjoys the countryside, the chance to have their say in how access to that precious resource should be protected and improved.

The Doncaster Local Access Forum was created in September 2003. Its purpose is to provide advice to Doncaster Council and the Countryside Agency on the implementation of the new rights introduced by the Act and how to make the countryside more accessible and enjoyable for open-air recreation.

The Forum represents the interests of everyone who lives, works, or just enjoys the countryside including landowners, farmers, business, health, heritage, nature conservation, sport including water sport, forestry, the less able, trade unions, transport and all recreational interests. The Council believes that a balanced forum, representing all interests, should play a vital role in the future of our open spaces.

The Forum has 14 members, 2 of whom are Doncaster Council elected members. Members are appointed to the Forum following a selection process.The Forum currently meets approximately 5 times per year. Meetings are advertised in advance and open to the public. The public may ask questions on the business of the meeting at the discretion of the Chair.

Local Access Forum - current list of members

NameInterestsAppointed to
Tim Batchelor WylamLand-owning/managementSeptember 08
Rural Business
Conservation
Peter Haines (Chair)WalkingSeptember 09
Cycling
Tourism
Cllr Clifford HampsonConservationAugust 09
Walking
Land-owning/management
Ian HarrisonTourismSeptember 09
Rural Business
Equestrian
John HoareWalkingSeptember 08
Tourism
Conservation
Cllr Alan JonesTourismSeptember 09
Conservation
Walking
Brian JohnsonMotorised vehicular useSeptember 08
Sport
Mobility Access
Phil LodgeLand-owning/managementSeptember 09
Conservation
Robert LomasCyclingSeptember 09
Watersports
Walking
Robert MaddisonDisabled AccessSeptember 08
Health
Dog walking
Dene NaylorHealthSeptember 08
Equestrian
Land owning
John SiddallVoluntary SectorSeptember 08
Conservation
Terry SmithMobility AccessSeptember 08
Equestrian
Walking
Timothy WheelerWater SportSeptember 09
Cycling
Walking

Forthcoming Meetings

Date TimePlace
Thursday 4th September 086.15 pmCarr House Centre, Danum Road

For further information please contact any member of the Public Rights of Way Team (details at top of page).

Minutes of previous meetings

Minutes for meetings held prior to 6th September 05 are available on request.
Last updated: 06 August 2008
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