Report: Application to the Secretary of State to amend the Parks Bylaws

Presented by Councillor Barry Mugglestone, Cabinet Member for Environment

Cabinet:

Approved the amended draft Parks Byelaws (Appendix 1) for submission to the Secretary of State for approval;

Delegated authority to the Director of Environment to take all necessary legislative and procedural steps enabling submission of the amended Parks Byelaws to the Secretary of State for approval;

Noted that following approval of the amended Parks Byelaws by the Secretary of State a report will be taken to Full Council for its approval on implementation of the Draft Byelaws. 

Report: Application to the Secretary of State to amend the Parks Bylaws

Presented by Councillor Barry Mugglestone, Cabinet Member for Environment

The Council is responsible for various parks, open spaces and public gardens in the Borough. The conduct of the public in these locations is regulated by

byelaws, which aim to ensure that everyone is reasonably able to use the

spaces without unreasonably inconveniencing other users. The bylaws were

last updated in the 1980’s and over time the nature of park usage has altered and the expectations of park users have also changed. The proposed updated byelaws reflect the way in which the Borough’s parks and open spaces are used today and the reasonable expectations of users.

A Cabinet decision was made in October 2020 to progress the process of updating the bylaws

Following a public consultation, the next step in the process is to apply to the Secretary of State (SoS) who will need to approve any amendments to DLUHC’s model bylaw clauses.  The Cabinet will need to agree for this application to be made.

Cabinet:

Approved the amended draft Parks Byelaws (Appendix 1) for submission to the Secretary of State for approval;

Delegated authority to the Director of Environment to take all necessary legislative and procedural steps enabling submission of the amended Parks Byelaws to the Secretary of State for approval;

Noted that following approval of the amended Parks Byelaws by the Secretary of State a report will be taken to Full Council for its approval on implementation of the Draft Byelaws.