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West Park Beach: Determination of request to drive vehicles

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A decision made 13 June 2025:

Decision Reference:  MD-SED-2025-428

Public

Subject: Driving on West Park Beach- West Park Slipway to Elizabeth Castle

 

Report Title: Driving on West Park Beach- West Park Slipway to Elizabeth Castle

Public

Decision(s):

The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development decided to reject the request from G4S Security Services (Jersey) Limited (G4S) to drive vehicles from Bel Royal Slipway to Elizabeth Castle, further detail is included in the accompanying report.

Reason for Decision(s):

The Minister for Sustainable Economic Development rejected the request on the grounds that it would be detrimental to other beach users, members of the public and Parish authorities.

Resource Implications: There are no financial or staffing implications arising from this decision.

 

Action Required: The department and/or Ministerial Office to update relevant parties of the decision.

Signature:

 

 

Signed By: Minister for Sustainable Economic Development

Date Signed:

 

 

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

 

 

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