Local Access Forum

In line with the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 the National Park Authority has established a Local Access Forum for the North York Moors National Park.

The Authority will take account of the Forum's views in reaching decisions, for example on the draft maps of access land, the imposition of byelaws, long term closure of land, as well as on wider issues contained in new rights of way improvement plans.

The primary purpose of the Forum is to provide an opportunity for representatives of users and landowners and other relevant bodies to advise the National Park Authority on the improvement of public access to land in the National Park for the purpose of open-air recreation and the enjoyment of the area. This should be done in ways that address social, economic and environmental interests, whilst encouraging and assisting access provision. The advice given by the Forum should be of particular local relevance.

The Local Access Forum has been developed to give a balanced representation of interests and consists of 6 members representing users of rights of way and access land, 6 members representing owners/occupiers of access land and land crossed by rights of way and 5 members representing other interests. You can find out who the Members are by using the menu on the right.

To download copies of the Local Access Forum Annual Report for 2009 and previous years, see documents below.

Opens document Local Access Forum Annual Report 2009

Opens document Local Access Forum Annual Report 2008

Opens document Local Access Forum Annual Report 2007

Opens document Local Access Forum Annual Report 2006

Opens document Local Access Forum Annual Report 2005

Opens document Local Access Forum Annual Report 2004