Local access forum

Local access forums are statutory advisory bodies which aims to deliver a balanced representation of land managers, participants in outdoor access, communities and public agencies.

The aim of the forum is to provide advice on outdoor access in the Scottish Borders to the Council and via the Council to other persons or bodies consulting the forum through a consensual approach which is inclusive of all interests.

The objectives of the forum are to:

• act as the local access forum for Scottish Borders and to undertake the functions of that body
  
• advise us on strategic access issues and the development of the core path network in the Scottish Borders through the policies and priorities of the 'New Way to Access - the Outdoor Access strategy for the Scottish Borders'
• promote responsible access through the Scottish Outdoor Access Code
  
• promote the sharing of knowledge, awareness, and good practice in access
  
• offer us advice which will assist in resolving access problems.

The Scottish Borders access forum meets quarterly and you can view the most recent quarterly minutes.

Previous minutes are available from the Access team upon request.