ACRA is the Association of Commons Registration Authorities.
The aim of ACRA is to support Commons Registration staff whose work includes all aspects of common land and town and village greens.
ACRA aims are to –
- To promote good practice in all matters related to Common Land and Town and Village Green registration.
- To provide effective communication and keep members informed on matters which affect the registration of common land and town and village greens, in particular the Commons Act 2006.
- To provide useful and relevant training for members in all areas of Commons Registration.
- To provide support for all members working in Commons Registration
- To provide a networking hub for members to share ideas and support each other.
- To provide a knowledge hub for members to access to better improve their practice.
Local Authorities can join ACRA for a small annual membership fee, and in return any member of their authority can access our –
- Case Law summaries – up to date summaries on Court Judgements relating to common land and town and village greens.
- Forms and Precedents – a section where all the important forms for dealing with Commons Registration can be found.
- Good Practice Guides – invaluable checklists including statutory and good practice steps for every type of application.
- Members Forum – where members can ask questions and share information on their knotty Commons Registrations issues.
- Exclusive membership training sessions.
- Annual AGM with guest speakers from the world of Commons Registration, providing updates and training on recent legislation and case law. Recent speaker have included Douglas Edwards KC (Francis Taylor Building), Simon Adamyk (new Square Chambers), and Hugh Craddock (Open Spaces Society).
For Local Authorities wishing to join the Association and gain the benefits of membership please contact acra@surreycc.gov.uk for further details
