Monmouthshire County Council (MCC) is on the lookout for passionate new members to join the Monmouthshire Local Access Forum.

The forum is looking for people who care about public rights of way and Monmouthshire’s beautiful countryside, the Local Access Forum will provide a platform to share views on the issues people feel are important.

The forum provides advice on the improvement of public access in the county for open-air recreation and enjoyment and it advises and assists with the implementation of the council’s Public Rights of Way Improvement Plan.

Councillor Phyl Hobson, MCC’s cabinet member for Community Development, said:

“Membership of the local access forum provides an opportunity for those with knowledge and experience of countryside access issues in Monmouthshire to advise the council and other bodies on countryside access and recreation.”

The group is looking for new members who have knowledge, skills and interest in the countryside and great outdoors. Members will be provided with expenses to cover reasonable costs. For an application please contact Monmouthshire Local Access Forum Secretary, closing date for applications 1st September 2016.

Monmouthshire LAF Secretary

Countryside Section,

PO Box 106,

Caldicot

Monmouthshire NP26 9AN.