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Torbay Local Access Forum

Working together to improve public access to the countryside and public open spaces in Torbay.
The Torbay Local Access Forum (TLAF) is a statutory forum which was set up under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 in June 2003.  The purpose of the Forum is to give independent advice to Torbay Council and other bodies (including the Secretary of State, Natural England, English Heritage and Sport England) on how to make the countryside and public open spaces more accessible and enjoyable for open-air recreation, in ways that address social, economic and environmental issues, and having regard to issues of particular local relevance.

Membership

The TLAF is made up of between 10 and 16 members with wide ranging interests.  They can represent landowners and managers, users of access land (such as walkers, horse riders and cyclists) and other interests such as tourism, conservation, disability issues and outdoor sport.
Members give their time on a voluntary basis but mileage and other expenses are paid.
The current Forum Members are:
MemberJob Title/ InterestLead Roles
Mr Robert Boyd Access for the Disabled/Conservation
Brixham Co-ordinator
Access for the Disabled Lead
Councillor Ian DoggettCouncillorLink to the Transportation Working Party
Mrs Wanda Hollingworth Walking/Conservation
Paignton Co-ordinator
Health and Recreation Lead
Miss Carole Ann WilliamsWalking/Access for the DisabledAccess for the Disabled Lead
Mr Mick LearWalking
Brixham Co-ordinator
Coastal Lead
Mr John MellorWalkingVice-Chairperson
Mr Leon ButlerTourism
Torquay Co-ordinator
Tourism Lead
Mrs Margaret Forbes-HamiltonParks/Green Spaces/Heritage
Torquay Co-ordinator
Environment Lead
Mr Dominic AclandTorbay Coast and Countryside Trust (Landowners) and the EnvironmentChairperson
Mr Bob HarveyLand Owner
We have recently appointed six new members to the forum. To find out more please visit the Local Access Forum Representatives page.

Forum Duties

The TLAF is primarily concerned with:-
  • Implementation of the Rights of Way Improvement Plan Statement of Action.
  • Management and maintenance of Public Rights of Way.
  • Improving recreation and access provision.
More information can be found in the Torbay Local Access Forum Terms of Reference which is set out below.

Meetings

The Forum usually meets three or four times a year in the Cecil Room at Oldway Mansion, Paignton from 6.00 p.m.  Members of the public are welcome to attend these meetings.  If you have any questions about the next TLAF meeting please contact the Secretary.  The future meeting dates are set out below:
  • Wednesday, 24 February 2010
  • Wednesday, 5 May 2010
  • Wednesday, 21 July 2010
  • Wednesday, 13 October 2010 (Annual General Meeting)

Agendas, Minutes & Annual Reports

The Forum publishes an annual report in July each year setting out its achievements over the past year.  The agendas, minutes and annual reports are available on the LAF Minutes & Reports page.

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