The JLAF has been established through a partnership between Bath & North East Somerset Council, Bristol City Council and South Gloucestershire Council to provide independent advice on matters associated with public access to land. These are the 'partnership councils'.

The JLAF has 21 voluntary members, that is, one Councillor from each authority involved and 18 other members with a variety of interests, including those of land managers and those of users. The JLAF was established in July 2003 following a duty set by the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000. This Act also contains provisions on Access Land and on Rights of Way Improvement Plans.

The JLAF will be providing advice to:

Bath & North East Somerset Council
Bristol City Council
South Gloucestershire Council
The Countryside Agency
and Others, for example the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs…

… on Access Land, Rights of Way Improvement Plans and other matters associated with public access to land.

The next meeting of the JLAF is on Friday the 9th of July in Tortworth, South Gloucestershire.

Please explore this website, using the links on the left edge of each page. Whilst exploring the site, the JLAF Glossary may help you; there is a link to it at the bottom of every page.

Last Updated: 08/05/08

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: