Ray Booty

John Smith, a passionate advocate for sustainable motor sport and recreation, has been a key figure in LARA since its inception. With over 30 years of experience in land use planning and environmental management, John has dedicated his career to promoting responsible access to land for motor sport enthusiasts. His expertise and commitment have been instrumental in shaping LARA’s policies and initiatives, making him a respected voice in the industry.

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2000 CROW Act Cut-Off Date – An Update

In March 2023, Defra announced that it had reversed its earlier decision to repeal the rights of way ‘cut-off date’ legislation and that the cut-off date would be implemented, but deferred five years, from 2026 to 2031. Shortly afterwards, LARA prepared a Briefing...

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ANEMMC join LARA

We're delighted to welcome the Association of North East Midland Motor Clubs (ANEMMC) as Associate Members of LARA. You can read all about the ANEMMC at https://www.anemmc.org/.

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NMC and LARA formalise alliance

The Land Access and Recreation Association (LARA) and the National Motorcyclists Council (NMC) have formalised their existing partnership by agreeing a Memorandum of Understanding. The LARA/NMC partnership combines the technical, legal and analytical of experience of...

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