§ Mr. DrewTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what guidance her Department issues to(a) local authorities and (b) others relating to the banning of kite flying in certain public places. [184120]
§ Alun MichaelOur guidance notes on the procedures for making byelaws explain how to ban kite flying in the countryside. There is additional guidance in "Managing Coastal Activities: A Guide for Local Authorities". Both of these documents can be found on the Defra website. Hard copies of the general guidance may be412W obtained by writing to Defra's countryside recreation branch, Zone 1/03, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Bristol, BS1 6EB. The guidance on coastal activities is available from Defra Publications, Admail 6000, London, SW1A 2XX, Tel: 08459 556000.
There are occasions, particularly in relation to public safety, when byelaws are the only answer to managing recreational activities; we encourage local authorities and others to look first at other solutions. Schemes for self-regulation can enable the public to continue to enjoy as wide a range of activities as possible.