THE INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY recently held a ‘Regional Development Day on Managing Off Road
Activities.’ This rang alarm bells within the Green Lane Association (GLASS); the term ‘off road’ is often used incorrectly
(on purpose in some cases), encouraging people to view responsible rights of way use as being no different to illegal offroading on private or public land.
Within GLASS, it was felt that the association should seek the opportunity to be represented. While fighting battles is
one part of defending people’s legal access to public rights of way, building bridges is by far the most effective strategy. With the help of a friend, Wiltshire rep John Lipiatt was offered an invitation to attend from the Defence Infrastructire Organisation (DIO), which was hosting the event at the MOD’s Westdown Camp premises.
‘Although grateful for the invite,’ reports John in the June issue of GLASS’ Green Lanes Bulletin, ‘I must admit to feeling
a little trepidatious at the thought of being the only user representative among officers from nine Local Authorities. But
they were all friendly and I think it fair to say that they were as surprised to see me as I was to be there.
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