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Written question asked by David Simmonds (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Florence Eshalomi (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Barbecues: Parks

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what information her Department holds on how many local authorities have byelaws against barbeques in public parks in operation.

Answer

This data is not held centrally. Local authorities are responsible for making and administering byelaws in their areas, and the Department does not maintain a central record of all specific byelaws currently in force.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
22087
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Byelaws Parks Barbecues
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk