gating order

an order which restricts, to the extent specified in the order, the public right of way over the highway to which it relates. It is designed to help with antisocial behaviour problems. It may restrict the public right of way at all times, or in respect of such times, days or periods as may be specified in the order and exclude persons of a description specified in the order from the effect of the restriction. A gating order may not be made so as to restrict the public right of way over a highway for the occupiers of premises adjoining or adjacent to the highway. A gating order may not be made so as to restrict the public right of way over a highway which is the only or principal means of access to any dwelling. In relation to a highway which is the only or principal means of access to any premises used for business or recreational purposes, a gating order may not be made so as to restrict the public right of way over the highway during periods when those premises are normally used for those purposes. A gating order may authorize the installation, operation and maintenance of a barrier or barriers for the purpose of enforcing the restriction provided for in the order.

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All such decisions have to be discussed and approved by the Mayor and his cabinet and that is what happened on August 15, despite me writing to them to point out that the council's own Gating Order policy states that it is "committed to promote and enhance the definitive footpath network," and that gating orders "conflict with the aims of this strategy".

Reopen footpath; You Say

The new scheme comes as a Gating Order replaces an existing High Court injunction that was made to stop illegal activities, such as road races, on the industrial estate and surrounding areas.

Roadworks at site used by boy-racers

The council also wants a "gating order" for the Strand Tunnel near High Street.

WAYOUTWEST

An application for a gating order and CCTV has been submitted.

STOCKTON Grangefield

* A gating order may not be used to restrict access to just one home, business or a recreational site such as a playground.

Gates planned to curb the estate gangs

CARDIFF council has recently confirmed its Gating Order for the footpath running between Ty'r Winch Road and Newport Road, St Mellons.

Why close this popular short cut? VIEWPOINTS

The association previously objected to a gating order for a cut at Tawney Close/Church Lane, Teesville, because it would have meant a 400m diversion for walkers.

Close? There's no way

But the council has published a gating order to block off the lane from 7pm to 5am, as it is a meeting point for gangs.

Battle is on to save path; NEWSBRIEF

The final gating order is planned for Bryn Ffynnon Terrace in Denbigh.

WALES: Alley gates plan after yobs cause trouble

"Further opportunities for objection are given to residents through the planning and gating order process to ensure gates are not imposed."

KEEP OUT TROUBLE; Alleygates on the agenda

PSPOs came into force on October 20, 2014 under Section 59 to 65 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, and replace Gating Orders, Dog Control Orders and Designated Public Place Orders.

NEW POWERS AVAILABLE

A NORTH Wales council has approved a gating policy to crack down on crime and anti social behaviour It will allow for gating orders to be issued in Wrexham restricting public access to public highways, typically pathways or alleyways.