Volunteer groups are often criticised unfairly for being ‘troublemakers’. But because of the lack of resources in other parts of the system, and because there’s such an increase in the use of the countryside for leisure pursuits, there has never been a greater need for unpaid volunteers to research and campaign for rights of way and ‘lost’ highways.

And yet, even among the volunteer community, conflicts can arise between those with different (and sometimes conflicting) interests – whether in footpaths, bridleways or carriageways.

I can promise that you will receive an independent, non-partisan service, irrespective of whether you’re particularly interested in footpaths, bridleways or carriageways. You’ll receive a first class service, in terms of the quality, reliability and independence of my advice and research.

How jill fisher can help

Of course, volunteer groups have the enthusiasm and resources to undertake much of their own research. But I can be of assistance to you in the following ways:

Case work: research and reporting on the status and class of rights of way and highways (individual routes or multiple investigations);

Assessment of documentary evidence: to report upon the strength of a case – whether a footpath, bridleway or carriageway – before a decision is made regarding its presentation at Public Inquiry.

Training and seminars: in research methodologies, and the presentation of evidence, both in writing and in person, relating to the investigation of rights of way and highway status. Also less formal, ‘after dinner’ speaking engagements.

If you require any more information about the services I can provide, please don’t hesitate to contact me.