Issue details

Amendment to Torbay Council Byelaws

The Council is seeking an amendment to the Byelaws with respect to pleasure grounds in order to allow cycling in Torbay parks and pleasure grounds on designated routes only.  The amendment will use an approved wording, as set out in the Model Byelaw 2 on the central Government Communities website, and will need to be submitted to the Secretary of State for final approval.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: High level of public interest;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Decision due: 8 Dec 2011 by Council

Lead member: Executive Lead for Safer Communities and Transport

Lead director: Charles Uzzell

Contact: Sue Cheriton, Executive Head of Residents and Visitor Services Email: sue.cheriton@torbay.gov.uk.

Reason for inclusion in Forward Plan: This decision will enable key off road cycle routes to be provided through a limited number of Torbay parks and pleasure grounds, such as Hollicombe Head, improving road safety and sustainability, and reducing road casualties in Torbay.

Key Risks: If this action is not permitted key sections of the proposed Torbay Cycle network will not be able to implemented.

If you want to make representations contact:: Ian Jones, telephone (01803) 207835, email ian.jones@torbay.gov.uk or John Fewings telephone (01392) 222731, email john.fewings@jacobs.com

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