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The JLAF is a statutory body established by the three councils shown above, to
provide advice as to the improvement of public access to land in the area
of Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol City and South Gloucestershire for
the purposes of open-air recreation and enjoyment of the area. Its views
do not necessarily represent those of the three councils.
The JLAF website has been designed to be accessible to all
users and complies with the following standards:
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Welcome to the JLAF Website
This is the website of the Joint Local
Access Forum for Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol City and South
Gloucestershire (the "JLAF").
The Joint Local Access Forum (the "JLAF")
is an independent statutory group that advises on access to the outdoors in Bath & North East
Somerset, Bristol City and South Gloucestershire. There are 21 voluntary members
of the JLAF representing users, landowners and other interests (e.g. those of
disabled people) who advise the Councils and other organisations in the area.
This website contains information of
particular interest to the members of the JLAF, but it can hopefully provide a
useful resource to others. Please explore this website. Find
out more about the JLAF, read the latest
news relevant to the JLAF, or see what's been happening at JLAF
meetings and when the next meeting is. If you are interested in what
you find, consider whether you'd like to get involved - come to a meeting, join
the list of observers, or apply
to become a member of the JLAF. Use the menu to the left for
more. If you have any comments or suggestions, please
contact us.
Also on this page: Latest News, Actions
for JLAF Members
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JLAF Calendar: coming up
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Latest News (most recent additions first)
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26JUL10:
The draft minutes for the JLAF21 Meeting on
the 2nd July 2010 are now published.
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29JUN10:
JLAF Member Chris Bloor has been working on a new promoted route.
"The St Andrew’s Trail is part of a project to develop the Dundry
Slopes area above the relatively deprived area of Hartcliffe/Withywood
into a resource for the community." Chris has put together a
document outlining this proposal, and describing how the principle
of "wayfaring" might apply to this proposal.
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24JUN10:
The papers for the JLAF21 Meeting on
the 2nd July 2010 are now published.
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03JUN10:
There are two events being organised by the Avon Frome
Partnership. On the evening
of the 7th June 2010 there is a leisurely cycle ride to look at
projects carried out with South Gloucestershire Council Wildways
project. On the 4th
July is a 'Walk the Frome in a day' event on the 20 mile Frome
Valley Walkway, with coaches taking you to a start point in the morning,
ready for you to walk back. Follow the links for
more details.
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03JUN10:
There is a section on the Ramblers website referring to 'the
case for walking', explaining the benefits to Health, Economics,
Transport and Society (link sent to the JLAF by Hilary Winter).
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17MAY10:
Consultation on proposed regulations on representations and objections
under Schedule 1A to the National Parks and Access to the Countryside
Act 1949 as inserted under Schedule 19 to the Marine and Coastal Access
Act 2009.
Defra are consulting on the process in which representations and
objections may be made about Natural England’s coastal access
proposals. The consultation is very procedural, but the principle
of how to consult with 'interested parties' is considered. The
consultation deadline is the 14th June 2010. The consultation
is on the Defra website - if JLAF members have any comments on this,
please contact the secretary.
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17MAY10:
Natural England and the England Access Forum are currently discussing
future working arrangements, and a review after two years of the EAF.
A letter
jointly from the EAF Chairman and Natural England
outlines this, but they want JLAF members' views by the end of September
2010. This will be an item on JLAF21 meeting in July, but please
send your views to the secretary. Please comment on:
1. The links between EAF and the LAFs through the regional coordinators
2. The effectiveness of the links between LAFs and Natural England at a
national level through EAF
3. The added value that a national body representing LAFs can bring
4. The options for EAF's development.
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The news items on this site are retrieved
from a number of local and national sources. Some material has kindly been
supplied by Hilary Winter, Regional Coordinator SW Region LAFs. If you
wish to submit any suggestions, please
contact us.
Last Updated: 26/08/10
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