To consider the Henley Festival request for
the closure of the Thames Path National Trail to allow the Henley
Festival to be organised and run in a safe manner whilst enabling
residents and visitors to continue to use Remenham Footpath 4 via a
short detour. The Festival Trust applies annually for this closure
to enable the safe management and execution of a locally and
regionally enjoyed festival.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Wards affected: Remenham, Wargrave and Ruscombe;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/11/2022
Decision due: 26 Jan 2023 by Executive
Lead member: Executive Member for Environment, Sport and Leisure - Ian Shenton
Lead director: Director, Place and Growth - Giorgio Framalicco
Department: Place
Contact: Andrew Fletcher Email: andrew.fletcher@wokingham.gov.uk Tel: 0118 908 6593.
Reason For Consideration: The Council agreed at Executive on June 25th 2015, that for applications for temporary closures on rights of way affecting the Thames Path and the Blackwater Valley Footpath, (for special events) the following policy will be adopted: 1) prior consultation will be carried out with the following groups: The Ramblers’ Association, The Open Spaces Society, Natural England, the relevant Parish Council and the ward member for the area through which the path is situated; and 2) the decision as to whether a closure will be made will be taken by the Executive unless it is agreed by the Executive Member for Environment and Leisure that such referral to the Executive is not required.