Apologies were received form William Cross and William Kirstein.

There were no declarations of interest.

To confirm the minutes of the Rutland Countryside Access Forum held on the 9^th March 2022.

The minutes of the meeting held on the 8th March 2022 were considered and AGREED as a true record

The public will be able to ask questions on the business of the meetings at the discretion of the Chair, subject to a time limit of 3 minutes per person.

There were no questions from members of the public.

To receive a written report from John Law.

John Law introduced the written report on Miles Without Barriers.

He informed the forum that all the data for the Rutland PROW network was analysed displaying the individual PROW with their structural barrier/s. It was decided to categorise every PROW. This initial categorisation was to assist in understanding the PROWs that need no work or very little work to be undertaken, to make them more accessible for people with limited mobility.

Mark Young, Senior Facilitator for Neighbourhood working was happy to promote the service through the Rutland Integrated Social Empowerment Service and to make people in Rutland aware of leaflets and walks that are already out there. It was also agreed to potentially promote Miles Without Barriers through the Ramblers Association and Community Engagement events.

John informed the forum that the Lincolnshire Social Prescribing were doing a survey which could be joined up with Rutland and potentially could replicate something similar for the future.

It was agreed by the Forum for John to reach out to various groups for their input and to ensure what we provide is what was needed.

To receive a written report by Stuart Crook, Highways Asset & Policy Manager.

Stuart Crook, Highways Asset Management and Policy Manager introduced the written report.

He updated the Forum on the current process for Legal Orders and that all rights of way orders must go through the Planning and Licensing Committee. A rise in applications under the Town and Country Planning Act had been received. He informed members that this potentially was down to the Councils current position with the Local Plan.

He informed the Forum that notice had been given on RCCDC/M17 (footpath between Main Street in Barrow and Sheep Dyke in Cottesmore), the consultant had recommended to make the order which would add a new footpath between Cottesmore and Barrow.

There were no items of urgent business.

Wednesday, 6^th September 2023 at 2pm.

Wednesday, 6^th September 2023 at 2pm.