Freedom of Information Request: Byelaws and Policies on Recreational Use of Drones
Dear East Staffordshire Borough Council,
We are writing to make an information request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. We seek information regarding your authority's regulations on the recreational use of drones from land under your jurisdiction.
1. Do you have any byelaws specifically relating to the recreational use of drones from your land? If yes, please provide:
a) The date(s) of these byelaws.
b) A digital copy of the byelaw(s) or a link to where these can be found on your website.
2. In the absence of specific byelaws, do you have any policies relating to the recreational use of drones from your land? If yes, please provide:
a) The date(s) of these policies.
b) A digital copy of the policy(ies) or a link to where these can be found on your website.
We look forward to your full and prompt response.
Yours sincerely,
Grey Arrows Drone Club Limited
Unity House
Westwood Park Drive
Wigan
WN3 4HE
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Dear Sirs,
I hope all goes well. Thank you for your FOI.
The Council are not aware of any byelaws or have any policies on the use
of drones.
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The Principal Democratic Services Officer
East Staffordshire Borough Council
P O Box 8045
Burton upon Trent
Staffordshire
DE14 9JG
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John Teasdale
Head of Legal and Regulatory Services (Monitoring Officer)
East Staffordshire Borough Council
01283 508267
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