Freedom of Information Request: Byelaws and Policies on Recreational Use of Drones
Grey Arrows Drone Club made this Freedom of Information request to Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council as part of a batch sent to 11 authorities Automatic anti-spam measures are in place for this older request. Please let us know if a further response is expected or if you are having trouble responding.
Dear Causeway Coast and Glens 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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