Access Problem Reporting Form

The A&C Officer responds to all access cases reported to us. Since the implementation of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, all Scottish local authorities have dedicated Access officers whose remit is to address and resolve access issues in their areas. This is a list of access officers. The best way to report an issue is to e-mail the access authority Access Officer and copy it to the MCofS. We can then follow up if the issue is not resolved with a full case history. Sending the information to us, as far as the access authority is concerned is not a report, and this is vital to ensure it is prioritised.

The MCofS will continue to help in resolving access problems, but the primary report must go to the access authority Access Officer for official recording and to ensure a high priority for resolution. Success in dealing with these is quite often dependent on the quality of the original information reported. For instance, it is difficult to challenge and negotiate effectively if inaccurate or incomplete details hav ebeen supplied, including photographs where possible. We have produced this Access Problems Reporting Form. If you experience a problem that you think is worth reporting, please complete this form and press the submit button at the foot of the page.

Reporting Form

Fields marked with * are required fields.

Incident Date *

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Incident Time *

Place

Grid Reference

OS 1:50,000 Map Number

Type of Problem *

Confrontation Threatening Behaviour Misleading or Intimidating Sign Blocked Access Route Unhelpful Advice on Telephone Misleading Information from an Individual or Organisation Other Incident

Use the following guidance notes to help you fill in that section of the form asking you to describe the problem, and give as many details as you can.

• Describe the problem as clearly as possible. In the case of a sign, please give the exact wording, and forward a photograph if at all possible.
• If you have been confronted or threatened, give whatever details you can about the person, or people, you spoke to. If possible give their names or a description of what they looked like, and describe their vehicle and its number plate. Tell us anything else that you found out about them, such as who they represented? Try and recount as accurately as possible what was said.
• If an access route was blocked, try to give some idea of the scale of the blockage. For example, the height or length of fencing, the amount of barbed wire, or the density of trees.
• It is also helpful if you can tell us if you have been in the area before, and if so, whether you have personally experienced a problem before.

Describe the Problem

It is helpful if you let us know if you have complained direct to the landowner or anyone else that might be involved (e.g. SNH or the local Council). We may be interested in seeing copies of any correspondence if you have already made contact elsewhere.

What action, if any, have you taken as a result of this problem?

Finally, please add your Personal Details.

Title *

Forename *

Surname *

Address *

Postcode *

Telephone

Mobile

Email *

Names of any friends or clubmates who witnessed the incident or problem.

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