Agenda and minutes
Venue: COUNCIL HOUSE, PLYMOUTH (NEXT TO CIVIC CENTRE)
Contact: Ross Jago, Secretary to the Local Access Forum
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Members will be asked to make any declarations of interest in respect of items on this agenda. Minutes:
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The Forum will be asked to confirm the minutes of the 8th February 2010. Minutes: Resolved that the minutes of the meeting held on the 8 February 2010 be confirmed as a correct record subject to the following amendments –
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CHAIR'S URGENT BUSINESS To receive reports on business which, in the opinion of the Chair, should be brought forward for urgent consideration. Minutes: The Chair recently attended the regional meeting of Local Access Forum (LAF) Chairs. It was reported that-
The Secretary recently attended the regional meeting of LAF secretaries. It was reported that-
The City Planning department had invited members of the PLAF to attend training sessions which would have a focus on issues around public rights of way.
The following comments were made by members of the forum-
Resolved that the Secretary investigate how an inter-working protocol could be developed. |
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STEPPING STONES TO NATURE PROJECT The Stepping Stones to Nature Project Coordinator will give a presentation on the project. Minutes: The Stepping Stones to Nature Project coordinator provided a verbal presentation to the forum on the achievements and future work of the project. It was reported that –
In response to questions from the forum it was reported that –
Resolved that the forum is provided with regular updates on the project from the Stepping Stones project coordinator. |
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CONSULTATION - COASTAL ACCESS REPORTS PDF 55 KB Members will consider the Forums response to the Natural England consultation on proposed regulations setting out procedures for making representations about and objections to Natural England’s coastal access reports. Additional documents:
Minutes: The forum considered the Coastal Access Reports consultation document and commented that the document was poorly written.
Resolved that-
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'RAMBLERS 1988' MAP Members will report on their progress on checking 'ramblers 1988’ map. Minutes: The forum considered the ongoing work on the Ramblers 1988’ maps. Thanks were passed to Mr Skinner for providing the format for volunteers to work from.
Resolved that -
(Mr Skinner, Mr Pawley and Mr Emery declared a personal interest in the above item) |
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FEEDBACK FROM WORKING GROUPS The Forum will receive feedback from working groups. Minutes: There was no feedback to report from the working groups. |
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LOCAL VALIDATION LISTS PDF 408 KB The forum will consider a draft Local Validation List for consultation feedback. Minutes: The forum discussed a consultation on Local Validation Lists. It was commented that there was no mention of public rights of way.
Resolved that the secretary of the forum respond to the consultation highlighting the following points-
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To consider any correspondence received and note any correspondence sent by the Forum. Additional documents: Minutes: The Forum noted correspondence received. The forum highlighted the letter from the PROW officer explaining the reasons for no longer attending the forum. It was commented that-
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DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next meeting will take place on the 14 June at 10:30 am in the Council House. Minutes: Resolved that the next meeting will be held on the 14 June 2010 at the Council House. |
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To discuss any business that, in the opinion of the Chair, should be brought forward for urgent consideration. Additional documents:
Minutes: The forum discussed the Oreston coastal footpath, it was suggested by members that landowners in the area should be made aware of the public rights of way crossing their land.
Resolved that a letter is written to the LDF by the Secretary in conjunction with the Chair, urging them to consider joining the coastal footpath with the existing footpath in Oreston. |