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Does dim crynodeb o'r cyfarfod hwn eto. Caiff un ei ysgrifennu pan fydd y cyngor yn cyhoeddi'r cofnodion. Mae'r agenda a'r papurau isod.
LAF meeting opened with RG going through general housekeeping. Apologies were received from members Philip Allsop, John Askew, Sara Burch, Anthea Fairey, Barbara Heys, Rhys Wynne-Jones, Sallie Roderick, Jack Thurston and from Ruth Rourke, Monmouthshire County Council. Tony Easson introduced as soon to be county council member appointed to the LAF -invited to take part by the Chair
None received
The minutes of the meeting 19th February 2025 were accepted, Proposer: KV, Seconded: AU
Additional LAF member recruitment RG updated the LAF regarding contacting Tillhil as a forestry landowner in the area, still no reply being received from potential contact related to the Farmers Union of Wales(FUW), and no response received from the National Farmers Union(NFU) or Country Land and Business Association (CLA). Recommendations for LAF members to pass on to any landowners they were aware of. ACTION: contact or pass on contact details of potential landowners/horse riders – LAF members Website for registers on cams web: Still with Welsh language officer to test new Welsh side of site ACTION: Update LAF when available for initial viewing -RG
No meeting since last LAF, next scheduled is for the 19th May, waiting for consultant’s report. A site visit took place - horse way significant damage from water. Climate issues prevalent with excessive water, affecting numerous routes, pressure from usage, faster than can be maintained. ST- Pembrokeshire coast as an example of rollback/moving trails etc. Concern from LAF that project is not moving forward quickly enough ACTION: Circulate minutes and website to the LAF when available – RG ACTION: Circulate consultant’s report when available – RG ACTION: Update to next LAF meeting- BH/Subgroup
Operational update from BC/ST. Notes appended to meeting agenda query regarding tree responsibility on NRW land - surface is usually with MCC, trees/side growth is usually with NRW. Reporting via MCC interactive map or direct email for NRW - LAF expressed an interest in how to report as a future session Cattle tracking on Beacon Hill, Trellech, you can track via QR code link to website, this has enabled removal of gates, fences etc improving accessibility as a result National landscape photo trails for improved accessibility and route planning ahead, possible for Chepstow park woods. MCC volunteers now able to work on NRW estate New process for events without charge, simplifies process -shortly to go live, for now email Bob about events. Clarification sought about what events need notification - commercial or large size groups need notification. When released feedback welcomed from LAF. Please report any incidents issues, antisocial or illegal behaviour via these contacts: For any queries please use the Land Management Team contact e mail: forestsandnaturesoutheast@naturalresourceswales.gov.uk NOTE: For urgent or out of hrs incidents / reports use the Incident Control Centre (ICC) : 0300 065 3000 (24/7) Natural Resources Wales / Report an incident Reporting off-road vehicles: contact@gwent.pnn.police.uk Call 101 @gwentpolice ST- updated on NRW focus on statutory functions, Access and rec policy team/officers have had a large reduction and now have reduced support for LAF's and generally. Chairs LAF meetings National Access Forum are now unknowns as to how they are managed. Doing things differently hopefully better or more effective over the next 6-9 month changes will be outlined to the LAF. Current support is due to value the LAF provides to NRW. Response from LAF regarding how important NRW involvement is as a two way communication means, is accessible to groups/organisations and events volunteers are far more effective due to this involvement. Many other LAFs still not yet running noting the loss of experience, and support this entails and to feed this back to the LAF chairs group/ ACTION: Feedback to the chairs group – PM
The previous years’ work programme was reviewed, changes for the coming years programme (2025/26) have been included below: Item Background Reporting Arrangements Progress / Plans Standard Items: Countryside Access Improvement Plan (CAIP) Progress in implementing the approved CAIP Regular report Future Meetings via regular MCC operational update Performance Measures MonLIfe Delivery Plan performance measures of CAMS issues Regular report Future Meetings via regular MCC operational update Funding Progress on and opportunities for external funded & MCC capital funded countryside access projects programmes Regular report Future Meetings via regular MCC operational update Consultations Consultations to the LAF on relevant matters as required Report to LAF As required Natural Resource Wales (NRW) updates Update on forestry operations and access related issues Regular report Future Meetings via regular NRW operational update Working Groups: Improvement subgroup (Proposed) To be established to support working with local communities to identify future improvements, initially focussed on Chepstow Park Wood and then Wentwood Forest, subject to re-establishment of liaison arrangements with land managers and Newport City Council. Regular report Model TOR and agreement to establish LAF 11 June 2024; Reconfirmed May 2025. Update future meetings Lower Wye Valley Tracks and Trails subgroup Sub group established to act as part of the Tracks and Trails project steering group Regular report Update future meetings Gwent Access Group To participate in the regional access group as required (currently dormant) Report as required As required Work Programme Items Review of the existing prioritisation system for legal orders (including DMMO claims) To review the operation of the prioritisation system Report to future meeting Future Meeting within 25/26 Bridges To consider the asset management plan & capital programme Regular report Appended list to MCC operational update. Community Engagement and Volunteering To consider the volunteering and community engagement programme Report to future meeting Future Meeting Welsh Government Access Reform To receive any updates on progress on the access reforms Report as required Updates as received Communication to wider audience Communicating LAF achievements/work to wider audiences Reports by members for the LAF As needed Active travel Update by Active travel on the work programme, including consultations Report as required As required Large development access To update on large developments, such as those in the Local development Plan (LDP) Report as required As required
The following dates were put forward for future meetings: September 9th 2025 November 26th 2025 ACTION LAF members to provide feedback if they can’t attend - LAF members ACTION: get agenda out 2 weeks before -RG
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