The Nottingham
Local Access Forum (NLAF) is an independent advisory body set up in
2004 under Section 94 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act
2000. NLAF Members are appointed by the City Councils Highway
Authority as volunteers and all have a passion for improving public
rights of way and public access on foot, cycle and horse across
Nottingham and the surrounding areas.
The Forum holds four meetings a year and members
represent Nottingham at local and national events and attend site
meetings when required.
NLAF roles and responsibilities
include:
·
assessing the
extent to which local rights of way network meets the present and
likely future needs of the public;
·
commenting on
opportunities for access to the open spaces within Nottingham and
further afield where appropriate;
·
commenting on
access to places of work, education and local services;
·
assisting the
Council in developing and implementing its plans and
policies;
·
delivering improvements to the walking, riding and cycling
network.
The NLAF is consulted
on four main topics:
·
implementation
and management of access to and through Nottingham;
·
changes to the
Rights of Way network through planning, development and land use
proposals;
·
creation,
improvement and loss of public access;
·
implementing the policies within the Rights of Way
Improvement Plan and other relevant plans.