Agenda item

• Locations of signage for Britwell Loop on footpaths and LAF support

The Forum considered a report which provided an update on Evergreen Trust activity and the Britwell Biodiversity Opportunity Area (BOA). The Forum was advised that the Council had agreed a work programme and the Trust was currently waiting to see what  funding would be available. There were several areas of the Trust’s work programme which specifically referred to the LAF including instillation of signs, installation of steps at Lynch Hill Valley and instillation of soakaways at Farnham Lane. There was some concern raised that the access for Lynch Hill Valley would be steps and Members questioned whether a ramp could be installed. The Trust’s Alan Woodley was happy to meet with Members to discuss options for signage. Members discussed issues regarding access and it was noted that fencing was in place to prevent motorbikes and flytippers using the area but access was still available for pedestrians and cyclists. It was agreed that any developments regarding this would be obtained from Catherine Horsepool.

The Britwell BOA action plan looked to consult with the LAF on improvement of paths and disabled access and improvement of directional signage. It was noted that the Evergreen Trust was attending the Britwell Carnival and it was suggested that the LAF be represented at the Carnival as well.

Agreed:

(a)  That an invite be sent to all Members to visit the Lynch Hill Valley site and following this a meeting be arranged with Alan Woodley to look at the map for the Britwell Loop

(b)  That the LAF be represented at the Britwell Carnival due to take place on 19^th June.