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| Local Access Forum c/o Democratic Services Torbay Council Town Hall Castle Circus Torquay TQ1 3DS | |
| torbaylaf @torbay.gov.uk | |
| 07786 856057 (tel) | |
| N/A (fax) | |
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- English Riviera Geopark
- National Trust
- Natural England
- South Devon Ramblers Association
- South West Coast Path Association
- Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust
- Devon Community Directory
- Directgov
- Disabled Go Torbay
- English Riviera Tourist Board
- Governance of Britain
- Pluss
- Torbay Advice Network
- Torbytes
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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:
| Member | Representing |
|---|---|
| Mr Robert Boyd | Access for the Disabled/Conservation |
| Mr Ian Doggett | Councillor |
| Mr John Gibson | (Interim Chairman) Walking and Ecology |
| Mrs Wanda Hollingworth | Walking/Conservation |
| Mr Peter Huff | Walking/Cycling/Tourism |
| Miss Carole Ann Williams | Walking/Access for the Disabled |
| Mr Mick Lear | Walking |
| Mr John Mellor | Walking |
| Mr Leon Butler | Tourism |
| Mrs Margaret Forbes-Hamilton | Parks/Green Spaces/Heritage |
| Mr Dominic Acland | Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust (Landowner) and the Environment |
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, 19 May 2010
- Wednesday, 21 July 2010 (Annual General Meeting)
- Wednesday, 20 October 2010
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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