Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from, Cllr Ali, Cllr Rowson and Mr C Wilkinson.

No declarations were received from members.

Recommended - That the minutes of the meeting held on 19 April 2022

having been circulated amongst the members, be taken as read and correctly

recorded and be signed by the chairman.

Mrs V Oxley advised the forum the Terms of Reference had been reviewed.

Recommended – That the Terms of Reference be circulated for comments and approval.

Vacant post/s (x3) on the membership.

Mrs V Oxley thanked members for responding to confirming if they wish to continue on, the forum. The membership had been agreed by the Local Authority as required under the Local Access Forum (England) Regulations 2007.

Mrs V Oxley confirmed after reviewing the members there were x3 vacant (of 14). In accordance with the Terms of Reference the 3 vacant members positions would be advertised. Mrs V Oxley asked current members to support in promoting the vacant membership positions.

Recommended – That (i) Mrs V Oxley to contact members and confirm their interest, such as; running, biking, walking etc (ii) the advert for the 3 vacant membership positions be advertised and promoted (iii) the interview panel for possible new members be arranged.

Mrs V Oxley asked members for nominations for Chair/Vice Chair. Nominations for Chair/Vice Chair were Mr R Alderson (Chair) Mrs F Ross (Vice Chair). Due to the forum not being quorate this could not be formally agreed.

Recommended – That (i) Mrs V Oxley to contact all members for their nominations (ii) Chair and Vice Chair to be formally agreed at the next meeting.

Upgrading of the footpaths and bridleways in and around Luddington.

Mrs V Oxley confirmed a question from the public had been submitted for consideration.

A question had been submitted in relation to the maintenance of footpaths and bridleways within Luddington. The forum advised for contact to be made with the local parish council, regarding the details of the query.

·       Discovering Lost Ways sub-group

·       Historic Rights of Way sub-group

The Public Rights of Way Officer is a currently vacant post and going through HR processes.

Recommended – That an update be provided at next meeting.

The Definitive Map Officer is currently a vacant post and going through HR processes.

Due to the post being vacant work on the Definitive Map is currently on hold.

Recommended – That an update be provided at next meeting.

Café at the Beck, Messingham Road - Cllr Armiger advised members that the Café at the Beck, Messingham Road, planning permission for alterations to the building had been agreed. New alterations will include a kitchen.