230713LOAFPaperCaseworkReview

This document contains an update on casework volumes and types handled by the Cairngorms National Park Authority from 2019 to 2022. The purpose is to update members on casework handling, including monthly breakdowns and summaries of key types by volume, and to consider findings, trends, and other relevant issues. The casework record tracks the numbers and types of cases, dates, handling times, and contacts made. Casework is split equally between two Outdoor Access Officers, with administrative support, and management is an ongoing consideration. The record shows a decrease in casework compared to 2021, moving towards pre-Covid levels from 2019, with 'access rights' cases remaining consistent. Monitoring will focus on statutory consultations and the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 Section 13 duty, reporting obstructions to access rights.