Rochford District Council is inviting residents to share
their views on a proposed new byelaw, aimed at protecting and enhancing
the district’s woodlands, parks and open spaces for generations to
come.
The Council is reviewing and modernising its current
byelaws, some of which have been in place for nearly 50 years. These
byelaws provide clear rules to ensure that everyone can enjoy public
spaces safely and respectfully, while also safeguarding the natural
environment, habitats, and wildlife.
As part of the consultation, Rochford District Council is
proposing to:
- Revoke old byelaws that are no longer
appropriate.
- Make new byelaws to deal with modern challenges
and priorities.
- Update the list of sites currently covered to
address previous omissions and naming errors to ensure
consistency; to include new open spaces created since the byelaws
were last updated and to remove other sites which have been or are
planned to be subject to change of land use.
The proposed new byelaw is based on the Home Office's
model of current best practice, and informed by experience of the
current challenges, and ongoing park user feedback.
Residents are encouraged to read through the draft byelaw
and provide their comments. The Council intends to apply to the
Secretary of State to revoke the two existing byelaws and replace them
with a single, comprehensive byelaw made under section 164 of the
Public Health Act 1875 and sections 12 and 15 of the Open Spaces Act
1906.
To view the draft byelaw and submit your comments, visit: www.engagewithus.co.uk/pathway-consultation
Consultation closes on Monday 16 June.
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