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Task Groups Access & Interpretation Chair - Andrew Brockbank Terms of Reference: - The Access and Interpretation Task Group will review the contribution of the coastal zone to informal recreation and enjoyment by residents and visitors to the Sefton Coast. - The group will review accessibility to the coastal zone considering access by public transport, cycling facilities, car parking, concessions and availability of information to those wishing to visit. - The management of strategic routes, notably the Sefton Coastal Path and permissive bridlepath will be reviewed and action plans will be prepared to address key issues. - The group may propose opportunities for new access provision where there is a demonstrable need, and where such development is complementary to conservation and landscape interests. - The group will share best practice in the provision of on-site interpretation and information designed to orientate and help visitors to enjoy the coast. Attention will be given to reinforcing the concept of a chain of 'Gateway' sites with appropriate, site specific and coast-wide information. The themes and subjects to be interpreted, should reflect local distinctiveness as well as coast-wide significance and should be based on the best research and evidence available. - The group will consider issues of capital and maintenance funding and will seek to gain added value through working in partnership (wherever possible) to draw down additional sources of financial support. First Steps/Actions: - Sefton Coastal Path - issues of ownership, route, maintenance, quality, way-marking and signage, multi-usage/single usage, branding (NW Coastal Path), action plan. - Permissive Bridlepath - route, way-marking and signage, quality, code-of-conduct, permit system, access to beach, action plan. - Consideration of other early-win projects - action plan. - Access to the coast at Formby - Strategic review of access across Formby Point, preparation of shared vision and proposals for improvements to access infrastructure, interpretation and services - action plan. - Assessment of interpretation potential on the coast - interpretation of dune management and wildlife, coastal change, landscape and cultural traditions - action plan. - Work on funding packages to support action plans. Proposed Membership: Community Representatives/ User Groups Ainsdale Civic Society Formby Civic Society Cycling Representative (vacant) Sefton Bridleways Committee Merseyside Local Access Forum Sefton Footpaths Group Disabled Users Representative (vacant) Coastal Land Managers The National Trust (Current Chair) English Nature Sefton Council, Leisure Services Defence Estates - Altcar Formby Golf Club/ other Golf Clubs Royal Society for Protection of Birds Access, Marketing and Tourism Sefton - Rights of Way/ Cycling Officer Sefton - Access Officer Merseytravel - Transport Access Officer Merseyside Travelwise Officer Sefton - Travel Awareness Officer Sefton - Technical Officer Coastal Strategy Unit Southport Pier Trust Home Page - Top www.seftoncoast.org.uk

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