We have a success. The new version of the Bolton Town Centre PSPO has been released on the council web site (https://www.bolton.gov.uk/downloads/file/6846/bolton-bolton-town-centre-public-spaces-protection-order-2025).
The outright ban on cycling, scooting or skateboarding in the motor traffic free areas is gone. 1/3
The outright ban on cycling, scooting or skateboarding in the motor traffic free areas is gone. 1/3
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"1.9 Use of bicycles, skateboards and scooters
All persons are prohibited from cycling / riding a bicycle, skateboard, scooter or similar wheeled conveyance in such a manner that causes, or is likely to cause, nuisance, alarm or distress or damage to property." 2/3
It's a direct line from the Tyne ferry to the seafront, and cycling is banned (orange line) along half the route. It's utterly ridiculous.