Kent Countryside Access Forum
The Kent Countryside Access Forum advises Kent County Council (KCC) and others on ways to improve public rights of way and green spaces in Kent.
It is made up of volunteers who aim to provide a balanced view of access issues and priorities affecting the local area or which might influence national policy.
Members represent:
- users of local rights of way such as walkers, cyclists and horse riders
- owners and occupiers of the land
- conservation, tourism, and the rural economy interest groups.
Join the Kent Countryside Access Forum
Before applying, read our person specification (PDF, 11.6 KB). If you wish to join, complete an application form (PDF, 692.3 KB). There are no deadlines for applications.
We are currently looking for enthusiastic, dedicated volunteers with the experience in land management (including access land and woodland management) and cycling.
Or you may also have experience in:
- leisure and recreational activities including walking, horse riding, cycling, carriage drivingm and motor vehicle use of byways
- farming or land management
- nature conservation
- history or archaeology
- rural business
- tourism
- minority groups
- access for disabled people.
Or for further information or an informal discussion about our volunteer opportunities, contact Graham Rusling:
- prow@kent.gov.uk
- Phone
- 03000 41 71 71
Contact the Kent Countryside Access Forum
Email access.forum@kent.gov.uk for general Kent Countryside Access Forum enquiries.
Current members
- Jeremy Boxall - Chair.
- Anne Beecham - (Vice Chair) tourism representative.
- Richard Dickenson - (Vice Chair) vehicular user representative.
- Sarah Barker – parish council representative from the Kent Association of Local Councils.
- Amanda Corp - land management representative from the National Farmers' Union.
- Michael Harden - accessibility representative.
- Robert Peel - walking user representative from Ramblers.
- Mark Robson - Trail Riders Fellowship representative.
- Anne Rillie – equestrian user representative.
- Charles Tassell - land management representative from the Country Land and Business Association.
- Theresa Trussell - multi-user representative.
Correspondence
- KCAF letter to the Secretary of State - Recommendations to Government on Access to Nature letter (PDF, 195.6 KB) (11 February 2026)
- Deregulation Act Letter to Rt Hon Steve Reed MP (PDF, 147.4 KB) (29 November 2024)
Meetings and minutes
We aim to meet 4 times a year either in person or virtual online meetings.
2026 meetings
| Date | Location | Meeting agenda | Meeting minutes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 June | Virtual meeting | Agenda for 8 June meeting (PDF, 225.3 KB) | Not available yet | |
| 9 March | Virtual meeting | Agenda for 9 March meeting (PDF, 172.8 KB) | Meeting minutes for 9 March (PDF, 318.8 KB) |
2025 meetings
| Date | Location | Meeting agenda | Meeting minutes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 December | Rolls Room, Hole Park, Rolvenden | Agenda for 8 December meeting (PDF, 188.9 KB) | Meeting minutes for 8 December (PDF, 242.9 KB) | |
| 8 September | Virtual meeting | Agenda for 8 September meeting (PDF, 202.5 KB) | Meeting minutes for 8 September (PDF, 244.6 KB) | |
| 2 June | Wye Village Hall, Bridge St, Wye, Ashford TN25 5EA | Agenda for 2 June meeting (PDF, 3.9 MB) | Meeting minutes for 2 June (PDF, 247.1 KB) | |
| 24 March | Virtual meeting | Agenda for 24 March meeting (PDF, 200.2 KB) | Meeting minutes for 24 March (PDF, 280.0 KB) |
2024 meetings
| Date | Time | Meeting agenda | Meeting minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 December | Virtual meeting | ||
| 9 September | Aldington Village Hall, Roman Road, Aldington, Ashford, TN25 7EE | Meeting minutes from 9 September (PDF, 246.4 KB) | |
| 3 June | Blean Village Hall, 2 School Lane, Blean, Canterbury, CT2 9JA | Meeting minutes from 3 June (PDF, 298.5 KB) | |
| 25 March | Virtual meeting | Agenda for 25 March meeting (PDF, 242.2 KB) | Meeting minutes from 25 March meeting (PDF, 221.6 KB) |