Local Access Forum
We are an independent advisory body working with Bedford Borough
Council, Central Bedfordshire Council and Luton Borough Council to
improve your enjoyment of Bedfordshire and Luton's countryside
whilst safeguarding its future. It's now time to have your say on
using the countryside in the 21st century.
The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 required Highway
Authorities to set up a Local Access Forum; this is the joint forum
for Bedfordshire and Luton. Its members are local people with a
balance of interests in the countryside, including recreational
users, land managers and those with interests in nature
conservation, heritage, business, health, transport and access for
the less able.
The Forum consists of up to 22 members, all volunteers giving their
time and experience to improving countryside access for the future.
Ability for each member to recognise the validity of the views of
others and to seek consensus is vital, as is independence from the
views of any particular organisation.
We hope you use our site to enhance your future enjoyment of the
countryside through the information links, to gain information
about the work of the forum and share your views so that we may
better represent your interests.
The Access Forum includes representation for the Chilterns Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty, through the Chilterns Conservation
Board member.