Scolt Head and District Common Rightholders Association
The Association is established for the benefit of the Common and the Common Rightholders for the following purposes in the areas CL65, CL124, CL161 and CL162 as defined by the 1965 Act and the later 2006 Act. These areas collectively shall hereinafter be referred to as ‘the area of benefit’.
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I. To protect and promote the rights of the Common Rightholders.
II. To take such measures as are reasonable to protect the Common and Rights of Common.
III. To protect and manage the area of benefit in its present unspoilt state.
IV. To protect the traditional rights of local people where possible within the confines of current legislation.
V. To liaise and work with the National Trust, Brancaster Parish Council, Holkham Estate and other Title Deed Holders and users of the area of benefit to promote these objectives.
VI. To keep a Register of all Common Rightholders and their Rights of Common; to give information and advice to Rightholders and assist, if required, with transfers of Rights.
VII. To be at all times mindful of the wider conservation issues that may impact upon the Common.
VIII. No Committee representing the Association will have now, or in the future any political affiliations.
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In furtherance of the said purposes, but not otherwise, the Association, through its Executive Committee, hereinafter referred to as “the Committee”, shall have the following powers;
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2.1 To promote research into subjects directly connected with the objects of the Association and to publish the results of any such research, reports and other literature.
2.2 To act as a co-ordinating body and to communicate with local authorities, planning committees and all other local and statutory authorities, voluntary organisations, charities and persons when appropriate.
2.3 To promote or assist in promoting activities throughout the area of benefit as permitted within the Law of Commons and to issue licences as appropriate.
2.4 To make surveys and prepare maps and plans and collect information in relation to any place, erection or building of beauty or historic interest within the area of benefit.
2.5 To hold meetings, lectures and exhibitions.
2.6 To educate public opinion and to give advice and information.
2.7 To raise funds and to invite and receive contributions from any person or persons whatsoever by way of subscription, donation and otherwise whether subject to any special trust or not.
2.8 To sell, let, mortgage, dispose of or turn into account all or any of the property or funds of the Association as shall be necessary (i.e. for the protection of Rights of Common).
2.9 To borrow money for the purpose of the Association on such terms agreed on by the Committee and with agreement of at least 75% of Association members present at an AGM or properly constituted Special General Meeting.
2.10 To do all such other things as are necessary for the attainment of the said objectives.