Join Claire Dickson: Rights of Way Operations Manager for Growth Highways and Infrastructure from Suffolk County Council and Beverley McClean National Landscape Planning Officer from Suffolk & Essex Coast & Heaths National Landscape Team as they partner with the Brecks Fen Edge and Rivers Landscape Partnership Scheme (BFER) for a fascinating talk on Public Rights of Way in Suffolk - responsibilities and the recent changes to Section 85 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (as amended).
In this special webinar for parish councils, Claire and Beverley will be providing an introduction to the Suffolk County Council’s Public Rights of Way service; an insight into public access covering the history and complexities of legislation, current access rights, the responsibilities of the County Council and Landowners and opportunities for promotion of access.
The session will include:
An insight into public access covering:
- history and complexities of legislation
- current access rights
- the responsibilities of the County Council and Landowners
- opportunities for promotion of access.
- the recent changes to Section 85 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (as amended). These changes have strengthened the duty on all Relevant Authorities in relation to Protected Landscapes, including AONBs.
An online talk and presentation followed by Q & A which promises to be very insightful.
This webinar has been developed in collaboration with the Suffolk Association of Local Councils.
Public Rights of Way in Suffolk - responsibilities. Online talk with Q & A.
Date: Tuesday 23 September 2025
Time: 6pm - 7.30pm
Where: Online (This webinar will be delivered via MS Teams)
Cost: Fully funded with thanks to the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund
Registration Required
The Brecks Fen Edge and Rivers Landscape Partnership Scheme is a project supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund working to celebrate and conserve the unique landscapes and heritage of the Norfolk and Suffolk Brecks.
