Joint Local Access Forum

Information about what the Joint Local Access Forum is, who sits on the forum, who chairs the meetings, when are the meetings, whether the meetings are open to the public, can members of the public speak, and how and when you can view the agendas and minutes.

What is the Joint Local Access Forum (LAF)?

Local Access Forums are advisory bodies. Section 94 of the CROW Act defines their statutory function as being to advise as to the improvement of public access to land in the area for the purposes of open-air recreation and the enjoyment of the area, and as to such other matters as may be prescribed.

Following the procedure identified in Section 94, Regulation 13 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act, East Riding of Yorkshire Council and Kingston upon Hull City Council established a Joint Local Access Forum (LAF).

Although supported by East Riding of Yorkshire and Kingston upon Hull Councils the Joint LAF is an independent body.

The Rural Policy and Partnership Service within the council provide the secretariat for the Joint Local Access Forum.

Who sits on the forum?

Membership of the forum is as follows:

  • Hazel Armstrong (Chair)
  • John Gatenby (Vice-Chair)
  • Alison Botten
  • Keith Greenwood
  • Gordon Hawcroft
  • Dr Andrew Hersom
  • Terry Holmes
  • Peter Kite
  • Ruth Marsden
  • John Nicholson
  • Professor Ian Reid
  • Brian Savage
  • Lynda Varey
  • Councillor John Dennis (East Riding of Yorkshire Council)
  • Councillor Karen Wood (Hull City Council)
  • Councillor Jeremy Wilcock (Deputy)

Who chairs forum meetings?

Meetings of the forum are chaired by Mrs Hazel Armstrong.

Can I apply to join the Joint Local Access Forum?

There are currently no vacancies on the Joint Local Access Forum but if you are interested in joining the forum and would like to be notified of future vacancies please send an email to accessforum@eastriding.gov.uk.

Details of the future recruitment of forum members will also be posted on this webpage.

When are meetings of the forum?

Joint Local Access Forum meetings

DateTimeVenue
2026
Wednesday 18 March2pmCounty Hall, Beverley
Wednesday 17 June2pmCounty Hall, Beverley

Are meetings open to the public?

Yes. Meetings are open to the public but there may be some matters which will be considered in private. During such situations, members of the public will be asked to leave the meeting at this point. The circumstances under which we can consider matters in private are tightly controlled by law. Places at meetings are limited, therefore places must be booked in advance by contacting the Committee Manager on the contact details below.

Refreshments

Please note: refreshments are not normally available for members of the public to access at meetings.

Can I record, film, take photographs or use social media during meetings?

Yes, new legislation means that you can film, record, take photos and use social media during open meetings. For more information please visit the photography, filming and social media use page.

Can members of the public speak at meetings?

Yes. Members of the public are permitted to ask questions or raise areas for future discussion at the beginning of every meeting, at the discretion of the Chairman.

We would recommend that any questions should be forwarded to the Secretariat, by emailing accessforum@eastriding.gov.uk, seven days in advance of the meeting to enable issues raised to be investigated so that a response can be given at the meeting.

Where can I view the annual report?

Latest report

View the latest annual report of the forum:

Previous reports

Contact details

East Riding and Kingston Upon Hull Joint Local Access Forum

Email: accessforum@eastriding.gov.uk

JLAF Secretariat
c/o East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Sustainable Development Team
County Hall
Cross Street
Beverley
HU17 9BA.

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Agendas and reports

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