Legality of changing right of way on Nothe Gardens for ticketed olympic viewing area.

Been doing some research into the legality of changing right of way on Nothe Gardens for ticketed olympic viewing area.

Here are a few snippets

"Question of the legality of closing a Right of Way – Five respondentschallenged the legality of closing a pathway they believe to be a public Right ofWay.“The Nothe should remain as a free and open area as a point ofprinciple. I have had unimpeded access for over 30 years giving defacto right of way, by imposing this closure on us for YOUR Olympics, you set the precedent preventing future right of way.”

Responding to the issue of Public Rights of Way – The necessary legalapplications to temporarily divert the Rights of Way during the Olympic Gameswill be submitted in due course"

"Safety of the unticketed spectator areas outside of the Nothe Gardens –Two respondents asked about provisions for the safety of spectators inWeymouth and Portland who would not be in the ticketed spectator location in the Nothe Gardens.

Responding to the issue of the safety of unticketed spectators – LOCOG’ssecurity team is working closely with the local police forces to develop securityproposals for the Games."

"Responding to issues of the principle of ticketing – Tickets are available at a variety of prices. Tickets will cost £20-£55. Special prices for young people andseniors will be available in 7 of the sessions.. The event will not provide a profitfor LOCOG and is likely to be cost-neutral"

"Should you require any further information, or if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Sarah Bartholomew in my Government Relations team by emailing sarah.bartholomew@london2012.com or via 0203 2012 076"

http://news.dorsetforyou.com/2011/07/olympic-nothe-application-approved/

I wonder what the conditions are, and how it can be cost neutral...

No-other Gardens, Weymouth 2012

I live in  maisonette on Chapelhay Heights that I bought in November 1999.

Great  location, no garden but I figured I'd use the beautiful Nothe Gardens just minutes away. That's exactly what I've done, and what many people in the town who also have no-other garden do. They're a lovely place to relax and socialise, in the summer I often spend many hours a day there.

Not this summer though as our council has unlawfully allowed them to be taken away from us. That's not on and a classic example of how our servants seem to think they're our masters, and how many of us let them get away with it.

Well no more, it's time to take a stand, not just if you have No-other Garden, but for the principal of government by consent. It's time to take the power back before it's too late.

Watch this space...

Peace