A unique volunteering opportunity is available for anyone interested in improving public access to the North York Moors National Park.
The Local Access Forum (LAF) meets twice a year to address issues such as rights-of-way improvements, signage, public transport and new cycle routes. The next meeting which the successful applicants will attend is Tuesday, 2 June 2026.
Members of the forum represent three different groups. The first of these is people who use the National Park for recreation, including horse-riders, cyclists and users of personal mobility vehicles such as scooters and trampers. The second is those who represent owners or managers of land in the North York Moors, while a third group have interests including history and heritage or are business owners or community members.
The aim is to ensure that the National Park is as welcoming and accessible as possible, while remaining mindful that it is a living, working landscape and a home to endangered plants and wildlife.
Three vacancies are available on the forum, two to represent Users of Rights of Way and Access Land/Recreation and one to represent other interests including history and heritage, business owners or community members.
The National Park Authority is keen to include voices from as many different communities and backgrounds as possible, to make sure that it is delivering for everybody.
For more information, please contact Judith Seaton on J.Seaton@northyorkmoors.org.uk, or phone 01439 772586.
The full information pack and application form can be downloaded from https://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/about-us/careers/vacancies
The deadline for applications is Friday, 8 May 2026 (midday) with shortlisting due to take place by Wednesday, 13 May 2026 (end of day). Brief informal meetings with shortlisted candidates will take place on Friday, 15 May 2026 virtually via Teams.