Agenda item

The Access and Rights of Way Officer introduced the report and it was noted that some Members had visited the site and walked the route on the previous day.  A note of the site visit was tabled.  Photos of the route taken on 5 and 6 September were displayed for Members’ information.

The following spoke under the public participation scheme:

·         Mr A Sebire, local resident

·         Mr A Whitehouse, supporter of a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO)

·         Ms A Turner, individual

·         Mr C Woods, representing Peak District Green Lanes Alliance, Peak Horse Power and Peak and Northern Footpaths Society

·         Mr D Sparkes, Individual

·         Mr K Fearns, representing Visually Impaired Ramblers

·         Ms S Reiblein, read out statements on behalf of Kevin Higton, a farmer, and Ms S Cooksey, a local resident

·         Ms S Reiblein, local resident

·         Ms A Robinson, Friends of the Peak District.

A motion for a permanent TRO was moved.

In response to Members’ queries officers supplied details of numbers and patterns of use of the route by motorised vehicles. 

Cllr B Lewis withdrew his declaration of interest in this item as the site did not fall within Derbyshire County Council’s area.

Although some Members suggested a seasonal TRO as an option the motion for a permanent prohibition of all mechanically propelled vehicles at all times was seconded.  It was noted that Members would like to see the track repaired.

The motion for a permanent TRO as set out in paragraph 47.i was voted on and carried.

RESOLVED:

The Authority proceeds to make a Permanent Traffic Regulation Order

under Section 22 BB(2)(a) Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 that will have the effect of prohibiting use by mechanically propelled vehicles at all times at Wetton Hills (subject to specified exceptions).