The following people are serving as members on the Local Access Forum for Essex.

Alan Adcock (land)
For many years a farmer and tree surgeon, Alan Adcock also has a lively interest in conservation. He has served on many committees including being chairman of a parish council.

David Anderson (motorised)
uses the Essex countryside - footpaths, bridleways and byways - in all sorts of ways. He's been biking along the byways for the last 9 years, is a daily dog walker and an enthusiastic mountain biker so he knows the rights of way well.

Kevin Ascott (walker)
says 'I like to think of myself as an all rounder'. He farmed for 26 years, he held an international rally driver's licence, he has ridden to hounds and as a walker is the footpath secretary for the Maldon area of the Ramblers Association. He believes fervently that the way forward is to create routes that are open to a wider range of users.

Michael Brash (Chairman) (equestrian)
Michael has been representing horse drivers and riders in matters of rights of way for more than 10 years. He has a good knowledge of the existing legislation and has experience as a parish councillor.

David Corke (conservation)
A naturalist since childhood and an ecologist by training he has served on the Essex Wildlife Trust's Council and helped launch the first British degree level wildlife conservation course. He now runs a small natural history publishing company. "I enjoy walking and studying the paths in and around Wimbish which has a network of green lanes of immense antiquity and importance".

Edward Dixon
Ed is a former engineer, initially with The Marconi Company and then with its various successors. A spinal injury in 2003, from which some disability continues, afforded the opportunity to take early retirement, although as a volunteer for CPRE (the Campaign to Protect Rural England) he has less free time than anticipated. Although regretting the loss of so much of our natural environment and the tranquillity that should go with it, he has for many years welcomed the opportunity to escape the urban environment by walking in the countryside, and he hopes to be able to do more of this as and if his recovery permits. He believes that disabled access should be balanced with preserving the rural character of the land.

Bob Drane (motorised)
Bob is a veteran motorcyclist who has been riding on the county's byways since 1948. Maverick drivers who give off-road motoring a bad name infuriate him: 'Members of organised clubs are always well behaved. They recognise the three Ws - weather, width and weight'.

Jenny French (leisure/equestrian)
has a degree in leisure management so she is aware of how important the countryside is for recreation. As a keen horserider she is aware of how dangerous the roads have become and would like to see more off road facilities. She is also a keen dog walker and has been a cyclist in the past. With such diverse interests she would like to see everyone have as much access to the countryside as possible.

Karen Fulcher
Karen has lived in Essex for most of her life. She can be frequently found exploring the local countryside by foot and by bike. She joined the forum to help shape the future of local rights of way and to encourage more opportunities for people to enjoy the delights of Essex's landscapes.

Charles Gooch (land)
Farmer and landowner with previous experience as a Chartered Surveyor. Charles believes in educating the public about country issues and encouraging responsible access to the countryside. After years of disagreement between farmers and walkers he hopes that a positive relationship between them will bear fruit for both parties.

Norman Hunt (conservation)
Norman was a farmer until 1974 when he moved into the commercial sector until his retirement in 2001. Since then, he has spent the time in getting back to his first love - the countryside. He has a solid knowledge of countryside issues and is involved in various aspects of conservation. He is also a keen sailor.

Hazel Jarrold (mobility)
I am a walker with disabilities, with an innate love of the countryside, also an Occupational Therapist giving me an understanding of the needs of those with many different disabilities. This I feel gives me a special insight into the requirements of those with disabilities who wish to enjoy the countryside. I am also the RA Footpath Secretary in Thurrock so understand the legal implications of work on public rights of way. A number of my family and friends are involved in farming and therefore this gives me some understanding of their needs too.

Richard Tattersall (land)
is a rural land management consultant and Agent to the charity running Marks Hall Estate where he is responsible for developing public access. He is particularly interested in successfully balancing productive land management with the needs of a growing number of visitors and the protection of a significant and extensive wildlife habitat. He is also a dog owner and footpath walker.

John Victory (walking)
John is a Chartered Engineer and worked in manufacturing industry until retirement in 2003 and now is involved with research at The University of Bradford. His leisure interests since the 60s have always been to do with outdoor sports such as mountaineering, rock climbing, walking and cycling. He is a strong supporter of responsible access to land for recreation, exercise and improving health and fitness.

Edward Woods (sport)
Mr Woods is a keen sportsman enjoying long distance walking, canoeing, horse riding and motorcycling. Growing up on a farm has given him a healthy interest in all aspects of agriculture and the use of the countryside. He also teaches special needs children and is interested in access to the countryside.