New representative for Stratford District
We have appointed Peter Bolton of Wellesbourne as our local correspondent for Stratford District. Peter, a retired history teacher and architectural historian, has lived in Warwickshire for nearly 40 years and has walked some 4,000 miles of local paths in every district of the county and every parish of the Stratford-on-Avon District. Peter will be…
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Trustee Candidate Statements 2024
AGM 2024 Candidates for election as trustees: Stuart Bain Stuart was co-opted as a trustee in December 2019. His background is in banking, specialising in risk, compliance and governance. Based in South Wales, Stuart has a passion for the outdoors, walking and conservation. He is the hon treasurer and a trustee for the South and…
Read MoreFrequently asked questions: Rights of way
Frequently asked questions: Rights of way Below, you’ll find the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about paths and rights of way. What is a public right of way? Expand A public right of way is a path or way that anyone has the legal right to use at least on foot,…
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Our 2024 AGM We were pleased to hold our 2024 annual general meeting as a hybrid event for the third time, with members attending by video conference or in person at Friends House in Euston on 4 July. The event was chaired by our chairman, Phil Wadey, and we were pleased to be joined by…
Read MoreEversley Award for Outstanding Personal Endeavour.
The prestigious Eversley Award for Outstanding Personal Endeavour is presented on an occasional basis to individuals for exceptional achievement, typically lifetime or long-term work, in the protection of commons, greens, paths and access. The Award is named after Lord Eversley, the distinguished founder of the society in 1865, and for many years its president and chairman.…
Read MoreCommons: Unclaimed land and adverse possession
The Open Spaces Society has been defending open spaces in England and Wales since 1865. Do you want to shape the future of paths and open spaces? We need your help to keep our technical information, analysis & advice effective and up to date – your support means we can employ expert caseworkers. Become a…
Read MoreRights of Way: Parish role in preparing the definitive map
The Open Spaces Society has been defending open spaces in England and Wales since 1865. Do you want to shape the future of paths and open spaces? We need your help to keep our technical information, analysis & advice effective and up to date – your support means we can employ expert caseworkers. Become a…
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We are presently looking to recruit for the following roles: Finance Officer Mar 12, 2025 The Open Spaces Society has been campaigning to protect rights to common land, village greens and public paths for more than 150 years. It is Britain’s oldest national conservation organisation. We are looking … Read More Local correspondent Jan 1, 2024 | Anywhere…
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions: Rights of Way
Q. What is a right of way? A right of way is a path that anyone has the legal right to use at least on foot, and often by other means, whether on horseback, cycle, horse-drawn carriage, or motor vehicle. Public footpaths are normally open only to walkers Public bridleways are open to walkers,…
Read MorePaths and Open Spaces in Wales
The Open Spaces Society has been defending paths and open spaces in Wales since 1865. We have specialist knowledge of Welsh planning laws and regularly support our members in Wales to protect the open spaces they care about. We are consulted by the Welsh Government on all applications for works on common land, and by…
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