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Common Land, Village Greens, Rights of Way and Open Spaces - Fresh Air and Exercise

This course is worth: 3 CPD points

Take advantage of this course specifically designed to help Clerks and Chairman of rural Parish and Town Councils. Leave yourself better placed to deal effectively with the management of Common land and Village Greens and Rights of Way. The course explains the historical background, legislation, duties and procedures involved with the management of these open space areas.


Our Presenters:
Hedleys Solicitors LLP – a specialist provider in legal work for our sector



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 Date  Course Code  Location  Duration  Members Price Non-Members Price 
 Monday 10th May  10/FAE01

 New Place
Shirrell Heath, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2JH

  Full Day  £95  £120
 Monday 28th June  10/FAE02  Village Hotel Nottingham
Brailsford Way
Chilwell
Nottingham
NG9 6DL 		 Full Day  £95  £120
 Mon 27th Sept  10/FAE03  Shaw Ridge
Shaw Ridge Leisure Park, Whitehill Way, Swindon , Wiltshire, SN5 7DW		  Full Day  £95  £120

The Topics

Common land
The historical context. Types of Common and Rights of Commoners.
Ownership of Common land and establishing title. Can new registered Common land be created?
The Commons Act 2006 in context.
Management of Common land.
Is ownership a prerequisite to management. Carrying out works on Common land.
The role of DEFRA and the Planning inspectorate. Enforcement against unauthorised works.

Can Common land be de-registered? Exchange of land – criteria and procedure.

Rights of Way
Public and private rights.
What is highway?
Responsibility for maintenance.
Dealing with obstructions.
Bridleways open to all Traffic – the present law.
Signposting.

Village Greens
What is a Village Green? The Creation of Village Greens. Advantages and disadvantages. registration. Ownership. Management and carrying out of works.

Open Spaces
Open Spaces Act 1906.
Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000.
Access Land.

REVIEW CASE STUDIES

CONSIDER APPLICATION FORMS

NETWORKING

USEFUL HANDOUTS

MEET THOSE ON HAND TO HELP AND ADVISE!



What past delegates have said...

“Excelllent speaker, interesting topic”, Sue Hallows Christleton Parish Council

“Excellent presenter and course pack”, Barbara Cox, Lapley, Stretton and Wheaton Aston Parish Council

 “First Class knowledgeable presenter made it personal for everyone”, N Hitch, Petersfield Town Council

“Most excellent advice. Greatly valued individual answers to our particular problems” , W Frankin, Bucklebury PC