Council plans new parks byelaws

You have the opportunity to give your views on Selby District Council’s plans that will introduce new byelaws that will better reflect how our district’s parks and greens spaces are used in the modern day.

The byelaws that govern the Selby District Council parks were first introduced back in the late 1800s and include outdated laws, such as not being able to bring a bull, sheep or pig into the park.  A byelaw is a local law set by a Local Authority and allows councils to prevent behaviours in specific areas where it may cause nuisance to others.

The byelaws that currently operate in Council-owned green spaces need to be reviewed and updated to reflect how our parks are currently used by residents.  The parks and green spaces that are the focus of the consultation include: Selby Park, Portholme Road Recreation Ground, Leeds Road Recreation Ground and Denison Road Recreation Ground.

The Council has drafted new byelaws and residents have the chance to have their say on the proposed byelaws in a consultation which is running over the next four weeks. The Consultation will start on 4 July and will run until 31 July, giving residents a chance to share their views.  During this period you can submit your comments via an on-line survey which can be viewed here.  If you don’t have on-line access, you can get a paper copy by calling 01757 705101.

Cllr Richard Musgrave, Lead Councillor for Housing, Leisure, Health and Culture, said, “The parks and green spaces form an integral part of the Council’s vision to make the district a great place to enjoy life. We want as many people as possible to enjoy them. It’s important that as many residents as possible have their say on the new park byelaws that have been proposed, to reflect how the park is currently used in the modern day.” 

Further information is available on the Selby Council website.