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
- Shiela Swan - Representing general community interests
- Geoff Millar - Chairman of the Newtyle Footpath Group, and with a knowledge of the Sidlaw and Newtyle area
- 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.
Users
- Claire Broadhurst - Has an interest and experience of a wide range of recreational and sporting activities including riding, driving ponies, cycling, walking, bird watching, river canoeing and beach combing
- Tony Cook - Involved in a range of outdoor activities with a particular interest in water sports/canoeing
- Tom Ward - Member of the Cycling Touring Club, Angus Cycling Club and Forfar District Hill Walking Club. Also on the Management Committee of the Tayside Mountain Rescue Association
- Colin Whyte - Member of the Damacre Centre Monday Walking Group and Chairman of the Brechin Group of the Ramblers' Association
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
- James Ivory - Upland land owner with a principal interest in forestry. On the council of the Scottish Wildlife Trust and keen to develop the tourism potential of access
- Ian Mackintosh - Livestock and arable farmer and a member of the NFUS Environment & land Use Committee. Also an elected member of Angus Council
Agencies
- Shona Hill - Area Officer, Scottish Natural Heritage
- Roy Madden - Natural and Built Environment Manager, Angus Council
- Claire Standen - Woodland Officer, Forestry Commission
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 will be held at Angus College Conference Centre on Thursday 17 June 2010 at 7pm (see following documents).
- Notice of meeting (35 KB PDF)
- Selection form (50 KB PDF)
- Land manager selection requirements (30 KB PDF)
Agendas
2010
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
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
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 : 2 July 2010