Gating orders

What are gating orders and how are they used?
Reducing crime and anti-social behaviour is a priority for us. For a number of years grants have been made available for residents-led schemes to put up gates in private entryways.

The Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 outlines powers that allow councils to restrict public access to rights of way to tackle persistent crime and anti social behaviour.

We have adopted the use of these Gating Orders, which do not remove any underlying highway status and will be reviewed every 12 months.

Decisions on Gating Orders come under the authority of the Cabinet Member (Neighbourhoods and Community Safety).

Prior to a Gating Order coming into effect, a 28 day Gating Notice is issued, allowing representations from interested parties.

Please see below:

A Notice of Intention to make a Gating Order to the Beech Hill Footpath, with supporting documents, and the alley at the rear of Whitwell Close.

A Notice of Intention to make a Gating Order in Leyhill Drive with a supporting map.