Forum Members noted the appointment of Mr Abraham and Ms Cawthorn to the Local Access Forum.

The following declaration of interest was made in accordance with the Code of Conduct –

The Forum will be asked to confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 23 October 2017.

Agreed the minutes of the meeting held on 23 October 2017.

There were no items of Chair’s Urgent Business.

Forum Members will be provided with an update on Derriford Community Park.

Chris Avent (Natural Infrastructure Officer) provided Members with an update on Derriford Community Park highlighting the aim to connect different parts of the community as well as proposals for new access routes.

In response to questions raised it was reported that -

Agreed that Local Access Forum Members would be informed of the consultation programme.

Members will be provided with an update on future LAF Support.

Robin Pearce (Public Rights of Way Officer) presented the Local Access Forum Support item.

Members were provided with a brief overview of the responsibilities of Local Access Forum’s including guidance provided by Natural England, the statutory responsibility, the role of the Council in supporting the forum and the importance of the Chair.

Members noted the information provided.

Agreed that –

Forum Members will be provided with an update from Rosie Starr (Transport Smarter Choices Manager) regarding the LAF Function Review.

Rosie Starr (Transport Smarter Choices Manager) advised Members that the Council was unable to support the Local Access Forum at the current frequency of meetings due to resourcing pressures. From 2018/19 formal Local Access Forum meetings would be scheduled twice a year and it would be for the Forum to arrange informal working group meetings.

Forum Members raised concerns that the reduction in formal meetings would result in the Forum losing momentum and that Members may not be able to respond to consultations quick enough.

Agreed that the LAF Function Review would be added to the agenda for the next meeting in order to discuss future working arrangements.

Forum Members discussed the tracking resolutions document.

Robin Pearce (Public Rights of Way Officer) advised Members that he would provide Members with information requested at the previous meeting regarding a breakdown of green space projects and investments throughout the city once this was available. Members were also advised that a request for information would be made regarding the possible implementation of a CPZ in the surrounding residential areas near Home Park.

Under this item Mr Pawley provided Forum Members with an update on the working group to West Hoe that was scheduled for 5 December 2017.

Forum Members discussed the need to set up a working group to Bircham Valley.

Agreed that the Secretary would set up a Doodle Poll to ascertain Members availability from the week beginning 15 February 2018.

Members noted this item.

Under this item Members discussed the impact of social media upon private land, specifically where users are empowered to add new data which suggests wider access than in reality is permitted.

Members discussed the potential improvement of private slipways in the city.

Agreed that Robin Pearce (Public Rights of Way Officer) would find out about Marine Management Organisation (MMO) Licences and if there was any benefit in the Local Access Forum being kept updated.

To receive the Forum’s Work Programme.

Members noted the work programme attached to the agenda.

For Members to discuss the date of the next meeting.

Members were advised that the next meeting of the Local Access Forum had not yet been scheduled however it was expected to take place in February or March 2018 after the working group meeting to Bircham Valley.