FC281026/9.2 - Byelaws

This was a decision taken on 28/10/2026 by Full Council numbered WTCM959.

Status: In progress

Vote Type: Standard
Proposer: Cllr Phil Pritchard
Seconder: Cllr Morag Bailey

Decision:

Cllr Kelly Meredith joined the meeting.

The Town Clerk presented the report on the proposed byelaws, including the responses received during the statutory consultation process.

Members considered the representations received, particularly those relating to cycling within Powis Lower Park. Discussion took place regarding the proposed restrictions, the terms of the Council's licence for the Lower Park and the potential implications for events and other activities.

Members also considered the need to ensure that the byelaws were practical and enforceable.

RESOLVED
To note that the statutory Notice of Intention period for the proposed Open Spaces, Market and Public Toilet Byelaws ran from 10 August 2026 to 21 September 2026 and has now concluded;
To note and consider the two representations received during the statutory publication period, together with the outcome of the stakeholder consultation, as set out within this report;
To note the representation concerning cycling within Powis Lower Park and agree that no amendment be made to the draft Open Spaces Byelaws at this stage, having regard to the existing terms of the Council's licence with Powis Estates;
To note the representation concerning the definition of an "invalid carriage" and agree that the existing wording be retained, having regard to the Welsh Government model byelaws, with the matter to be raised with Welsh Government for consideration;
To agree that having considered the information contained within this report, that the statutory procedure required by the Local Government Byelaws (Wales) Act 2012 and the relevant enabling legislation has been completed;
To make the (as set out in the accompanying papers):
Welshpool Town Council Open Spaces Byelaws 2026
Welshpool Town Council Market Byelaws 2026
Welshpool Town Council Public Toilets Byelaws 2026
To authorise affixing of the Council's Common Seal to the final byelaws in accordance with the Council's Standing Orders and arrangements for execution of legal documents;
To authorise the Town Clerk to undertake all necessary administrative and publication arrangements arising from the making of the byelaws, including publication of the final byelaws and arrangements for their commencement; and
To note that Council's Statutory Enforcement Policy, officer authorisations, training and public information arrangements will be dealt with separately prior to active enforcement of the new byelaws.

Accompanying Documents: