Ambika Chouhan outlined the above titled report. It was highlighted that there was a proforma which had not been filled in attached and that it was to be uploaded as part of the report. The information would be populated by various delegated departments and would form part of the formal Local Access Annual Report. Councillor Hunt queried the amount of expenses and it was noted that there had been refreshments allotted to the task and finish groups held last year for two working days. The total cost of refreshments totalled £200. Members of the Forum discussed the following:

·         Milestone Statement and targets set

·         activities of forum undertaken over the last twelve months

·         Opprtunities within identified large developed sites

·         M4 Smart Motorways work progress

·         Multi user routes

·         Horse riding pathways improvements

·         Disabled access and public rights of way

·         Success volunteering work

·         Closer engagement with parish councils

·         Links with other local, regional and national LAF groups

Councillor Beer highlighted that there were no notable links with Surrey and that this should be considered as it was in close proximity to the borough.

ACTION- To add an item for a future meeting relating to the local links to Surrey.