Chance to join Herefordshire Local Access Forum

Herefordshire Local Access Forum is seeking new members.

Set up by Herefordshire Council under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, the role of the HLAF is to improve public access to land for the purposes of open air recreation and enjoyment.

Up to 22 people are required to sit on the forum and, because of a rolling membership, an opening now exists for new members.

Applications are sought from people with a knowledge of countryside issues and an understanding of the interaction between recreation, land management, conservation and other interests.

Members serve on a voluntary basis for a period of three years. Meetings are held three to four times a year at various venues in Herefordshire.

Rob Hemblade, Herefordshire Council’s public rights of way manager, said: “We are fortunate in Herefordshire to have the most beautiful and varied landscape and the forum will be helping to ensure opportunities for access and exploration can be fully considered.

”The forum aims to represent landowners and users of the land and has an important role to play in advising the council and other bodies on access issues,” he added.

Anyone wanting an application form should contact Paul Seville on 01432 260785 or email pseville@herefordshire.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is September 21, 2007.