Search for new members for Monmouthshire Local Access Forum

Monmouthshire County Council (MCC) is searching for new members for the Monmouthshire Local Access Forum.

The forum provides advice on the improvement of public access in the county for open-air recreation and enjoyment.  It also advises and assists with the implementation of the council's Public Rights of Way Improvement Plan.

Councillor Giles Howard, MCC's Cabinet Member for Community Services, said:

"Membership of the local access forum provides an important opportunity for those with knowledge, skills or experience of local access issues to advise the council and other bodies on countryside access and recreation. We welcome the expertise and value the input of forum members."

The forum meets at least quarterly. Members are appointed on a personal basis, according to their knowledge, skills or experience of access to the countryside, including the interest of users and owners/occupiers. Forum members will be able to claim reasonable expenses.

MCC is hoping to find members who will be able to contribute to the forum for the next 3 years.

To be considered for membership contact:

Secretary of Monmouthshire Local Access Forum,

Countryside Section,

Monmouthshire County Council,

County Hall, Cwmbran NP44 2XH. 

Tel: 01633 644858

e-mail: countryside@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Details can also be downloaded from the MCC website: www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/countryside

Completed forms will need to be returned by Wednesday 8 July 2009.