Management Plan for Firth Park - MP4-Interreg

A3.7 BYELAWS
Firth Heritage Park is covered by the SCC byelaws, which cover many of Sheffield’s parks
and open spaces. The existing byelaws were made in 1966 (amended in 1971) and relate
to the powers in the Public Health Act 1875 and Open Spaces Act 1906. A variety of
powers do exist to protect the public and the environment from possible conflicts of
interest, misuse and abuse. The byelaws cover such things as vehicular use, cycling, ball
games, events, picking flowers and many others. It is widely recognised that some of the
existing byelaws are now irrelevant in today's society and consequently some byelaws are
no longer enforced. However, overhauling the existing byelaws is a considerable and
expensive legal task and until such a time that the relevant byelaws are fully reviewed and
amended the existing powers remain in place and are enforced as and when appropriate.
A copy of the byelaws can be found in appendix D2 or on our website at:
http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/out--about/parks-woodlands--countryside/all-about-us/byelaws
Fig 18 New Notice Board erected at the park entrances
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