13.1    The Chairman welcomed Members to the meeting and introduced Councillor Stuart West, the Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture, and Jim Stabler who were attending their first meeting of the Local Access Forum.

13.2    The Chairman advised Members that Linda Jeavons would be retiring from the Council and that this would be her last meeting as Committee Officer for the Local Access Forum.  He thanked her for all the work she had done for the Forum.  Mrs Robins proposed a formal vote of thanks which was endorsed by all those present.

13.3    The Mapping & Enforcement Team Leader advised the meeting that further work had been done on the recruitment of members  and that she was actively pursuing a number of organisations and interested groups.  The Outdoor Partnerships Manager reminded members that Committee Members were appointed based on their interests rather than representing a specific organisation.

13.4    In response to a query the Mapping & Enforcement Team Leader confirmed that Natural England were still represented on the Forum but that due to capacity issues they were not always able to attend meetings.

13.5    Members suggested approaching outdoor activities groups and volunteer groups.  The Mapping & Enforcement Team Leader agreed to follow this up.