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 | Job Title/ Interest | Lead Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Mr Robert Boyd | Access for the Disabled/Conservation | Brixham Co-ordinator Access for the Disabled Lead |
| Councillor Ian Doggett | Councillor | Link to the Transport Working Party |
| Mrs Wanda Hollingworth | Walking/Conservation | Paignton Co-ordinator Health and Recreation Lead |
| Miss Carole Ann Williams | Walking/Access for the Disabled | Access for the Disabled Lead |
| Mr Mick Lear | Walking | Brixham Co-ordinator Coastal Lead |
| Mr John Mellor | Walking | Vice-Chairperson |
| Mrs Margaret Forbes-Hamilton | Parks/Green Spaces/Heritage | Torquay Co-ordinator Environment Lead |
| Mr Dominic Acland | Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust (Landowners) and the Environment | Chairperson |
| Mr Bob Harvey | Land Owner | |
| Ms Elaine Mason | Walking/Bay Walks |
To find out more about becoming a member 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, agendas, minutes and annual reports are available on the LAF Minutes & Reports page.
Related Documents
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English Riviera Walks
Details of nine popular walks around Torbay with directions, maps and what to look out for en route.
Last updated: 14/04/2009, 11:41am (2.1 MB)
Related Websites
- English Riviera Geopark
- National Trust
- Natural England
- South Devon Ramblers Association
- South West Coast Path Association
- Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust
Related Tasks
Contact Local Access Forum
c/o Democratic Services
- Tel: 07786 856057
- Email: torbaylaf@torbay.gov.uk
- Fax: N/A
