Northumberland National Park and County Joint Local Access Forum

Walltown

The Northumberland National Park and County Joint Local Access Forum is an independent body with an interest in public rights of way and access to the countryside in our area. Northumberland National Park Authority works in partnership with Northumberland County Council in the running of the forum.

The forum covers the county of Northumberland and gives advice on three main areas:

• Improving the Rights of Way network
• Developing strategies for recreation and access which cater for a wide range of people
• Implementing the statutory right of access to the countryside

Members of the public are very welcome to attend forum meetings which, though not public meetings, are open to members of the public. If you are interested in open access issues and would like to be considered for membership of the forum, attending one of our meetings is a good place start. Anyone between the ages of 18 - 80 can apply to join the forum if they have a genuine interest and some knowledge of the countryside and access issues.

The recruitment process for Year 7 (1 May 2009 - 30 April 2012) has now concluded but do keep an eye out for our advertisement for new members which will appear on our website and in local papers during early March each year.

Don't hesitate to contact us for more information.