Issue - meetings

John White

The Chairman reported on the issues discussed at the lasted meeting of the North West Regional LAF Chairs.  The main topics were:

• Costal Access – update on Cumbria route
• New Countryside Code
• Paths for Communities
• Moorlands – fighting wildfires
• Pennine Bridleway
• Future of Lake District and Cumbria LAFs
• NICE consultation on promoting walking and cycling

The guidance for Path for Communities application stated that Local Access Forums are a valuable source of information, advice and support and suggested that applicants took the opportunity to engage with their Local Access Forum and reflect the outcome on their application form.  Genni Butler reported that in Cheshire East there was proposal at pre application stage for public rights of way within Public Open Space in Dane Meadow, Holmes Chapel and a number of other proposed applications.  Adele Mayer reported on two applications in Cheshire West - creation of a section of footpath in the parish of Barrow to link Barrow Lane with Chester Road, and creation of a right of way in Delamere from the station to Stoneyford Lane.

The Forum noted the projects and supported the applications in principal.