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10 May 2004 - 31 Dec 2004 Changes to Royal Parks Regulations All The regulations governing the Royal Parks have been updated by Parliament, reflecting a number of new issues and rectifying deficiencies identified since the last revision in 1997. These changes come into force on Monday 10th May 2004. From this date there will be a four week public information campaign from the Parks' management and Royal Parks police which will then lead on to full enforcement. Flagrant and deliberate breaches of the new regulations during the public information campaign will be responded to appropriately. The key changes to the regulations are: - Children up to the age of ten will be allowed to cycle on park footpaths. Young children pose little risk to other park users and this will allow them to learn to cycle in safety. - Dog fouling; it will be an offence to fail to clear up after your dog (at present it is an offence to allow your dog to make a mess, which is somewhat impractical). This will apply anywhere in a Royal Park (previously it applied only (on paths and mown grass); after all dog fouling is anti-social and unhealthy wherever it occurs. Registered guide dog owners are exempt. - Lighting or causing fires in a Royal Park will now be an offence, restoring a regulation omitted in error from earlier regulations. This aims to prevent major blazes (a real danger in long, hot, dry spells) that could endanger the landscape, wildlife and visitors, as well as smaller fires that damage the fabric of the parks by burning holes in the turf. - The speed limit in Richmond Park has been reduced from 30mph to 20mph. This measure has been introduced to increase visitor safety, protect the Park & its wildlife and to improve the quality of visitors' experience. William Weston, Chief Executive of The Royal Parks, said, 'The Parks' regulations need to be kept up to date and these recent changes will benefit the Parks and their many visitors.' - ENDS - Source: The Royal Parks The Royal Parks Press Office, T: 0207 298 2128 E: press@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk Editor's notes: Millions of Londoners and tourists visit the eight Royal Parks for free each year. The 5,000 acres of carefully conserved historic parkland provide unparalleled opportunities for enjoyment, exploration and healthy living in the heart of the capital. The Royal Parks are: Bushy Park, Green Park, Greenwich Park, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Regent's Park (with Primrose Hill), Richmond Park and St James's Park. |
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