Agenda item

Countryside For All

(To receive an update from John Law (Vice-Chairman of the Forum) in relation to Countryside For All)

Minutes:

Consideration was given to a report from the Vice-Chairman of the Local Access Forum which provided an update on the work of the Countryside for All Sub-Group.

 

The report provided Members of the Forum with an update on the following areas: -

 

·    Countryside for All Routes;

·    Dementia Friendly Walks;

·    Choice Unlimited Event;

·    Wolds Walking Festival;

·    Funding Bids;

·    Accessibility Ambassadors;

·    Lincolnshire Health Related Walks from April 2017;

·    Sensory Trails and Green Spaces;

·    Disability Sub Group Change of Name and Logo.

 

It was noted that East Lindsey District Council had recently issued a consultation in relation to the Louth Navigation Trust and a proposed cycleway.  It was suggested that the Vice-Chairman contacted the district council to establish when the consultation was due to close, as the Forum had not yet been consulted.  It was suggested that the Forum should provide feedback suggesting that a surfaced path was installed as part of the scheme.

 

Following a discussion in relation to the parking arrangements at the canal in Grantham, it was agreed that the Chairman would provide the Vice-Chairman with information in relation to the Community Fund at South Kesteven District Council.  It was hoped that the Community Fund could be used to fund required changes to the laybys to ensure they were accessible by all.

 

The Forum supported the proposal to rename the 'Disability Sub Group' to 'Countryside for All'.  Further to this, the Forum also supported the proposal to change the colour of both the Mid-Lincolnshire and South Lincolnshire and Rutland Local Access Forums from light green to an alternative colour.  It was acknowledged that this change would make the logos more visible on any promotional material. It was confirmed that Members of the Mid-Lincolnshire Local Access Forum were also supportive of these recommendations.

 

The Chairman also sought volunteers to assist with the creation of a logo for the Countryside for All Sub Group.

 

In response to a question, the Public Rights of Way Officer advised that he would confirm with the Vice-Chairman, via email, whether Rutland County Council would fund the travel expenses, as set out on page 12 of the agenda pack.  It was also agreed that the Public Rights of Way Officer would confirm whether the Council could fund a table at the Choice Unlimited Event.

 

It was suggested that the Forum's terms of reference were changed to amend the membership requirements, which would remove the need for representatives from specified groups.  It was agreed that the Forum's Secretary would take this action forward.

 

The Chairman thanked the Vice-Chairman for his comprehensive report.

 

AGREED

 

(1)  That the Terms of Reference of the Local Access Forum be reviewed and presented to a future meeting.

 

(2)  That the proposal to rename the 'Disability Sub Group' to 'Countryside for All' be supported.

 

(3)  That the proposal to change the colour of both the Mid-Lincolnshire and South Lincolnshire and Rutland Local Access Forums from light green to an alternative colour be supported.

 

(4)  That any Member wishing to volunteer to assist with the creation of a logo for the Countryside for All Sub Group be requested to contact the Vice-Chairman.

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