Kent Countryside Access Forum

What are Access Forums?

Access Forums were established under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (link opens in new window) to:

• Advise the appointing authority (Kent County Council) and other organisations on ways to improve public access to the countryside for enjoyment and open air recreation
• Take into consideration the land management and conservation needs of the area

More information about Access Forums and their advisory role is provided on Natural England's website (link opens in new window).

Kent Countryside Access Forum

The Forum (formerly the Kent Local Access Forum) meets to discuss and advise on strategic countryside access and recreation issues in Kent. Current activities include:

• Responding to government consultations
• Contributing to the drafting of the Countryside Access Improvement Plan
• Steering and monitoring access and recreation policy in Kent
• Addressing any other issues which may arise from the above

For details about the work of the Forum read our annual reviews.

The Forum follows specific terms of reference and guidelines on public participation at meetings that can be found in our application information.