TVLAF Members
The Tees Valley Local Access Forum has members with wide ranging experience and interests.
The first group represents land owners and managers, the second group represents people who use the countryside for recreation and the third group represents people with 'Other interests' and these include members who work in the forestry or tourism industry for example.
In appointing new members, the local authorities will seek to ensure that a balance of all relevant interests exists in the membership. Each Local Authority or Appointing Authority also nominates an elected member to attend Forum meetings.
Current Members
Mike Roff - Chair
Mike is a keen cyclist and joined the TVLAF to make a difference on the ground and eliminate missing links on long distance paths.
Rob Brown - Vice Chair
Rob is a farmer and piloted 'Traffic Lights for Dogs' on his sheep farm on the urban fringe of Hartlepool.
Mike Cherrett
A former Stockton on Tees Councillor, Mike now uses his free time working as a footpath Volunteer with Cleveland Ramblers.
Peter Clark
As a retired Chartered Civil Engineer, Mike has worked as a Volunteer Ranger for Middlesbrough Council for two years
Robin Daniels
Robin leads the Tees Archaeology service across the Tees Valley, working with interested groups uncovering our local heritage
Paul Harman - Vice Chair
A former Darlington Borough Councillor, with a keen interest in developing local access
Yvonne Ramage
As a retired PRoW Officer Yvonne works as a Voluntary Ranger and Conservation Volunteer for the North York Moors National Park.
David Reed
David spends his free time working as a Walk Leader for the Ramblers and enjoys introducing new members to areas of local interest
David Simpson
David has an interest in coastal and countryside walks. He walks a lot as he does not use a car, and is passionate about keeping the countryside open through rights of way.
Current Councillor Representation
Councillor Brian Jones- Representative from Darlington Council
Councillor Christopher Akers-Belcher- Representative from Hartlepool Council
Councillor Mike Smith - Representative from Stockton-On-Tees Council
Rights of Way Officers
Darlington - Steve Petch
Hartlepool - Chris Scaife
Stockton-On-Tees - Rob Morrow
Middlesbrough - Stewart Williams
Interested in becoming a member?
Perhaps you are interested in becoming a member? We are seeking applications for membership of the Forum, from people of all ages who are interested in improving access to the countryside and coast.
You might be interested in nature conservation, heritage, tourism, perhaps you run a business in the countryside, or are interested in the health aspects of countryside access. If you are, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Those on the Forum give their time on a voluntary basis, but mileage expenses and 'out of pocket' expenses, such as car parking are paid.
If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact the Development Officer, Leanne Thompson on (01429) 523857, or email bikewalkride@teesvalleylocalaccessforum.co.uk
