FOI Request - Barbecuing in Public Parks

Request 101003421644

1.  Does your authority have responsibility for setting the local regulations regarding whether people can BBQ in a public space?

2.  Is BBQ cooking permitted in ALL local authority public spaces WITHOUT a permit or prior authorisation?

3.  If not, is BBQ cooking permitted in ANY local authority public spaces WITHOUT a permit or prior authorisation?

4.  Is BBQ cooking permitted in ANY local authority public places WITH a permit or authorisation?

5. How many local authority places exist in your geography where people can BBQ?

6.  Re Q5, if less than 6 in number, please name the places.

7.  Is there a charge for a permit/permission?  If so, how much is it?

Response 17-11-2023

1.-6. Information to specific questions is note held. Information that is not held falls under Section 17 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 - Information not held.

However, in order to be helpful please see link to 'rules for the management of public parks' here: http://www.moray.gov.uk/downloads/file86790.pdf

Whilst there is no specific mention of BBQ in the rules, there is a definition in para 1 (ii) of applicable spaces.  

Note: different spaces might be in different ownership (i.e. not necessarily owned by the Local Authority). 

We would also suggest that the requester contacts Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.