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 18 December 2017.

Resolved that the minutes of the meeting held on 18 December 2017 be confirmed.

Under this item Mr Fairchild informed members that the future for food, farming and the environment consultation is underway. Mr Fairchild will send initial draft to members for their comments and will submit on behalf of the LAF.

Members to discuss the future of the Local Access Forum.

The committee discussed the future of the Local Access Forum.

The committee agreed the proposal of reducing to two formal public meetings a year with secretarial support and resolved to arrange their own informal meetings to progress forum business as and when required.

Mr Abraham provided members with a presentation on Hooe Lake Bridge.

Mr Abraham to arrange a walk around Hooe Lake.

Robin Pearce (Public Rights of Way Officer) to provide an update to members.

Robin Pearce (Public Rights of Way Officer) provided members with an update on the English Coast Path project.

Members noted the update and invited Natural Englands TEC project lead to a future meeting.

Members noted this item.

Members noted this item.

To receive the Forum’s Work Programme for 2018 - 2019

Members noted the work programme attached to the agenda and will add dates next to items to help with planning future meetings.

Members noted this item.

Members discussed:

·         Stover Lake experiencing lots of pollution.

·         Recent sheep worrying issues that have taken place in Devon and the impact of public rights of way near operational farms.

·         An application for planning permission having been submitted for the Forder Valley Link Road scheme which contained further information about the proposals.