Monmouthshire County Council is on the lookout for local people who care about public rights of way and are passionate about the county’s beautiful countryside to join the Monmouthshire Local Access Forum.

The forum provides advice on the improvement of public access in the county for open-air recreation and enjoyment and advises and assists with the implementation of the council’s Public Rights of Way Improvement Plan.

Councillor Phil Hobson, MCC’s cabinet member for Community Development, said, “Membership of the local access forum provides an opportunity for those with knowledge and experience of countryside access issues in Monmouthshire to advise the council and other bodies on countryside access and recreation.”

The group is looking for new members who have knowledge, skills and interest in the countryside and great outdoors. Members will be provided with expenses to cover reasonable costs.

For an application please contact Monmouthshire Local Access Forum Secretary, Countryside Section, PO Box 106, Caldicot, Monmouthshire NP26 9AN. Closing date is September 1.