Local Access Forum
The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 established statutory Access Rights over much of Scotland's land. The Act requires Angus Council to establish an Access Forum for the council area (but excluding the area within the Cairngorms National Park).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Local Access Forum?
The Forum is an independent advisory group which may give advice to the council and others on access issues such as Access Rights, Rights of Way and the Core Paths Plan. The Forum should contain a balance of people with recreational, land management and community interests.
When was the Angus Local Access Forum set up?
An introductory seminar and workshop were held in Arbroath during Autumn 2004. Applications for membership were sought, and selection meetings for each of three interest groups (users, land managers and community) were held during March 2005. Members were subsequently appointed, and the Forum held its first meeting in June 2005.
Who are the Forum members?
Community
- Frances Scott - Founding member of Angus Disabled Ramblers and nominated representative of the Angus Access Panel.
- Alban Houghton - Experience of hill walking as past president of the Grampian Club and nature conservation interest as Convener of Balgavies Loch (SWT Reserve) Management Committee.
- Barbara Thompson - Involved in a range of organisations from Community Councils to hill walking and sea kayaking groups to wildlife groups.
- Lesley Anderson - Member of Inveresk Community Council, brought up in a farming area and now settled in Inchbare.
Users
- Patricia Harrow - Has a knowledge of the Angus Glens and Strathmore and involvement with the community through Angus Federation WRI, Cortachy WRI, the Glens and Old Parish Church, Angus Cycling Club and CTC she enjoys both cycling and walking.
- Kate Godfrey - Member of the British Horse Society Access Committee and long time resident and farmer in Strathmore.
- Vacancy
- Vacancy
Land Managers
- Gordon Cairns - Land Manager at Stracathro & Careston Estates, who promote responsible and informed access together with a keen interest in land use issues. Committee member of Angus Farming and Wildlife Group.
- Gavin Dobson (Chairman) - Owner of a small estate on the edge of Kirriemuir and an organic farmer.
- William Lawrie - Has lived in rural Angus all his life and farms three arable and livestock units in the county, balancing production and conservation within the farms. Member of various committees and aware of the requirements that different and diverse groups and individuals place on the countryside.
- Vacancy
Agencies
- Roy Madden - Natural and Built Environment Manager, Angus Council.
- Dave Bruce - Woodland Officer, Forestry Commission.
- Scottish Natural Heritage - offer advice upon request.
How do I find out about Forum meetings?
Agendas and minutes can be accessed via the links below. Forum meetings are not normally open to the public. However, an open meeting was held on Thursday 21 June 2012.
The Forum has vacancies for Land Manager, Communities & User representatives at present and is looking to recruit new members. Please see following application form and selection requirements.
Agendas
2013
2012
- 12 March (20 KB PDF) Opens in a new window
- 11 June (69 KB PDF)
- 10 September (20 KB PDF)
- 10 December (20 KB PDF)
2011
- 7 February (25 KB PDF)
- 11 April (25 KB PDF)
- 13 June (25 KB PDF)
- 8 August (25 KB PDF)
- 10 October (25 KB PDF)
- 5 December (20 KB PDF) Opens in a new window
2010
- 8 February (20 KB PDF)
- 12 April (20 KB PDF)
- 14 June (20 KB PDF)
- 9 August (25 KB PDF)
- 11 October (25 KB PDF)
2009
- 9 February (15 KB PDF)
- 13 April (15 KB PDF)
- 8 June 2009 (15 KB PDF)
- 16 June 2009 (15 KB PDF)
- 10 August 2009 (25 KB PDF)
- 12 October 2009 (20 KB PDF)
- 14 December 2009 (20 KB PDF)
2008
- 28 January (20 KB PDF)
- 31 March (20 KB PDF)
- Programme for Open meeting of Angus Local Access Forum (20 KB PDF)
(held at Angus College Conference Centre on Tuesday 24 June 2008) - 30 June (20 KB PDF)
- 11 August 2008 (20 KB PDF)
- 13 October 2008 (15 KB PDF)
- 15 December 2008 (15 KB PDF)
2007
- 22 January (20 KB PDF)
- 26 March (20 KB PDF)
- 4 June (20 KB PDF)
- 10 September (20 KB PDF)
- 29 October (20 KB PDF)
- 3 December (20 KB PDF)
2006
- 23 January (20 KB PDF)
- 24 April (20 KB PDF)
- 5 June (20 KB PDF)
- 4 September (20 KB PDF)
- 6 November (14 KB PDF)
2005
Minutes
2012
2011
- 7 February (20 KB PDF)
- 11 April (30 KB PDF)
- 8 August (45 KB PDF)
- 10 October (30 KB PDF)
- 5 December (30 KB PDF)
2010
2009
- 9 February (48 KB PDF)
- 13 April (48 KB PDF)
- 8 June (25 KB PDF)
- 10 August 2009 (50 KB PDF)
- 12 October 2009 (20 KB PDF)
- 14 December 2009 (30 KB PDF)
2008
- 28 January (48 KB PDF)
- 31 March 30 KB PDF)
- 30 June (30 KB PDF)
- 11 August (30 KB PDF)
- 13 October (30 KB PDF)
- 15 December (30 KB PDF)
2007
- 22 January (20 KB PDF)
- 26 March (20 KB PDF)
- 4 June (20 KB PDF)
- 10 September (20 KB PDF)
- 29 October (20 KB PDF)
- 3 December (20 KB PDF)
2006
2005
Who do I contact for further information?
Contact with the Forum should initially be made through the council contact below:
Gillian Phillips
Local Access Forum Administrator
Infrastructure Services
Planning and Transport Division
Angus Council
County Buildings
Market Street
Forfar DD8 3LG
Tel: 01307 473334
View Angus Council's Countryside Access Strategy (90 KB PDF).
Service Page: accessforum.htm
Service Details Last Reviewed : 5 April 2013
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