The Local Access Forum for Surrey

The Forum is an independent body that advises the County Council and others on improving access to the countryside. It has a maximum of 22 members who represent a broad range of interests, including farmers, landowners and those who earn their living in the countryside; users who enjoy the countryside in many different ways; and other relevant interests, such as nature conservation.

The Forum meets in public and everyone is welcome to attend. Meetings are currently planned for the following dates:

• 23 January 2012 at 1.30pm
• 16 April 2012 at 1.30pm
• 16 July 2012 at 1.30pm
• 15 October 2012 at 1.30pm

Minutes and agendas of the Forum and the Annual Report 2010/11 are available on this website should you wish to view them.

You can write to the Secretary of the Forum at Room 365, County Hall, Kingston upon Thames KT1 2DY or email rightsofway@surreycc.gov.uk

The Forum operates in accordance with the Local Access Forums (England) Regulations 2007 and the Terms of Reference agreed by the Forum. It has been set up in accordance with Section 94 of the Countryside and Rights of Way (CROW) Act 2000, the legislation which established the right of access to open country (the 'Right to Roam').