Decision
Analysis
outcome: Recommendations for wooden bollards, further investigations into parking incursions, and adherence to a process for CCTV installation were approved.
summary: The decision involves management and maintenance issues related to the Green, including the use of bollards, overnight parking enforcement, and CCTV installation.
topline: The Committee has decided to approve recommendations for wooden bollards, investigate parking incursions, and follow a process for CCTV installation on the Green.
reason_contentious: The issue may be contentious as it involves potential changes to the appearance and functionality of the Green, as well as concerns about civil liberties in relation to CCTV installation.
affected_stakeholders: ["Committee members", "Crown Estate", "Local communities"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: No explicit mention of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.runnymede.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1035
Decision Maker:
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: The Committee was updated on various management and maintenance issues relating to the Green. Bollards Officers advised the Committee that at a recent meeting with the Crown Estate they reiterated that they would not approve the use of composite bollards on the Green. Therefore, going forward replacement bollards would need to be wooden. Officers advised the Committee that 9 wooden bollards would be purchased to replace the 9 composite bollards held in stock. The Committee was reassured that the composite bollards held in stock would be used in other parts of the Borough so therefore would not be wasted. Overnight Parking Further to previous parking incursions around the Green (on the road in front of pavilion and the road behind it). Officers were asked to look at possible enforcement powers available to them and report back to this Committee. Officers advised the Committee that- Englefield Green had its own byelaws which did not prohibit overnight parking. This meant that enforcement against overnight parking could only be carried out under section 29 of the Commons Act 1876, which prohibited anyone wilfully interrupting the use or enjoyment of the Green. Officers were asked to make further investigations into how parking incursions could be dealt with on the roads around the cricket pavilion and small car park and bring a report on their findings to the next meeting. The Bar for CCTV The Committee was advised that the Council had a process to follow in order for CCTV to be installed in the Borough. CCTV was only used with the consent and support of local communities to assist against crime, whilst ensuring that individual civil liberties were not infringed.
Date of Decision: June 24, 2025