events on public roads, must consider all the minor highways including the public rights of way network The South Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership felt that it was appropriate for local authorities to or an event to take place, but not to enable the local “allow” “permit” authority to or an event as is implied in paragraphs 37 and 39 of “run” “undertake” the consultation document. Of the individuals and organisations who responded against Local Authorities being given powers to allow motor sporting events on public roads, the following additional concerns were cited: Local Authorities would be put in an unfair position because the dependency to fully risk assess, incorporate control measures, and agree traffic management and diversions for such specialist events. The Derbyshire Police commented that the profit levels from on road motor sport events needs full evidencing because it has to be balanced against traffic disruption, noise pollution, local business and community impacts. Transport for London and Westminster City Council both raised concerns about racing in London as the structure of London is such that permission would have city wide implications and an impact on London far greater than the physical location of the proposed event. Transport for London suggested that the authority to permit these deregulatory powers should be overseen by the Greater London Authority in consultation with London Boroughs, highways authorities and emergency services because of the potential impact on London as a city. Some raised concerns that allowing motor racing on public roads would set a precedent that public roads can be used for racing, potentially embracing a ‘speed culture’. The detrimental impact on the government’s green agenda in terms of both noise and air pollution was a concern for the majority of those opposed to this question. Government Response: The Government notes that the majority of respondents agrees with the proposal to give local authorities powers to allow motor sport events on public roads, subject to local consultation, and that local authorities are well placed to decide where, when
events on public roads, must consider all the minor highways including the public rights of way network The South Yorkshire Safer Roads Partnership felt that it was appropriate for local authorities to “allow” or “permit” an event to take place, but not to enable the local authority to “run” or “undertake” an event as is implied in paragraphs 37 and 39 of the consultation document. Of the individuals and organisations who responded against Local Authorities being given powers to allow motor sporting events on public roads, the following additional concerns were cited: Local Authorities would be put in an unfair position because the dependency to fully risk assess, incorporate control measures, and agree traffic management and diversions for such specialist events. The Derbyshire Police commented that the profit levels from on road motor sport events needs full evidencing because it has to be balanced against traffic disruption, noise pollution, local business and community impacts. Transport for London and Westminster City Council both raised concerns about racing in London as the structure of London is such that permission would have city wide implications and an impact on London far greater than the physical location of the proposed event. Transport for London suggested that the authority to permit these deregulatory powers should be overseen by the Greater London Authority in consultation with London Boroughs, highways authorities and emergency services because of the potential impact on London as a city. Some raised concerns that allowing motor racing on public roads would set a precedent that public roads can be used for racing, potentially embracing a ‘speed culture’. The detrimental impact on the government’s green agenda in terms of both noise and air pollution was a concern for the majority of those opposed to this question. Government Response: The Government notes that the majority of respondents agrees with the proposal to give local authorities powers to allow motor sport events on public roads, subject to local consultation, and that local authorities are well placed to decide where, when
Motorsports_Consultation_Response_FINAL.DOCX