Malvern Hills Joint Advisory Committee (MHJAC)

Role of Committee

The Malvern Hills is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).  The National Association of AONBs defines this as “a precious landscape whose distinctive character and natural beauty are so outstanding that it is in the nation’s interest to safeguard them.”

There are 41 AONBs in England and Wales. Created by the legislation of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act of 1949, AONBs represent 18% of the countryside in England and Wales.

The care of each AONB has been entrusted to the local authorities, organisations, community groups and the individuals who live and work within them or who value them – these make up the Malvern Hills Joint Advisory Committee.  

The MHJAC oversees the work of the Malvern Hills AONB.  Members include representatives from Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire Councils, Worcestershire and Herefordshire Associations of Local Councils, Malvern Hills District Council, the Malvern Hills Conservators and several other relevant organisations.  

Members

Elected Members:

Dr B Smith (Chairman) - Malvern Hills Conservators

Mr R Mills - Herefordshire Council

Miss M Cooper - Herefordshire Council

Mr J Raine - Malvern Hills District Council

Mr R Hall-Jones - Malvern Hills District Council

Mrs N Carless - Herefordshire Association of Local Councils (both represent all Parish within the AONB and share one vote)

Dr R Long - Forest of Dean District Council (also representing Gloucestershire County Council)

Mrs J Bowden - Worcestershire Association of Local Councils

Mrs D Rayner - Worcestershire County Council

Mr R Farmer - Worcestershire County Council

Non Elected Members:

Mr M R Allfrey - National Farmers Union

Mr J Hervey-Bathurst - Country Landowners and Business Association

Mr D Ward/Mr F Hill - Campaign to Protect Rural England

Mr G Jones - Forestry Commission

Miss K White - Natural England

Mr P Hands - Visit Herefordshire

Mr A Fleming - English Heritage (Midlands)

Programme of Meetings

Meeting dates set for 2008 at Priory Lodge Malvern:

Friday 1 February

Friday 16 May

Friday 19 September

Click here for Programme of Meetings

Contact Point

If you would like further information on the work of the Committee, contact the Democratic Services Unit on 01905 766630.